Costa Mesa,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer in Costa Mesa, CA United States | Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College
|
Costa Mesa, CA United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Associate's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
15,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Journalism Department at Orange Coast College provides a complete curriculum, covering introductory journalism courses to advanced multimedia production. Our goal is to combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, teaching students how to report and write for diverse media outlets while emphasizing the importance of a free press in the U.S. We support students in earning an AA or AS degree, transferring to four-year universities, and preparing for future career prospects. The department runs the weekly Coast Report newspaper, maintains the website www.coastreportonline.com, and produces various multimedia content. Courses are available to all students, regardless of their major.
The Journalism AA-T degree closely supports the department's mission by facilitating degree completion and university transfer. It offers students a wide-ranging view of potential four-year program choices while equipping them for successful transitions. Graduates will also gain the skills and confidence to contribute to campus publications or digital platforms with journalistic expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Submission of academic transcripts are required to determine-
Proof of English Proficiency.
Proof of high school completion for minor students entering OCC under 18 years of age.
Submit copies of your academic transcript with your admissions application for review. This may include high school or secondary school transcripts, university or college transcripts, or transcripts from an ESL program.
Academic transcripts do NOT need to be translated in English or mailed or received by the institution you attended for admissions review. However, this may be requested by the admission staff after the initial review of your application and application documents.
REVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT
Review of academic transcripts to determine if the primary language of instruction of a student's school (high school/secondary school or university or college is English.
If English was not the primary language of instruction of an applicant's previous school (high school/secondary school or university or college), then the applicant must meet the English proficiency by ONE of the following-
IELTS - overall score of 5.5.
TOEFL - (IBT) - overall score 61.
TOEFL-(PBT) - 500
Tuition
USD
15,000