MEDIA STUDIES AND JOURNALISM from Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College

MEDIA STUDIES AND JOURNALISM

Fees Detail

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Application Fees	75
Course Fees	11727	11727
Miscellaneous Fees	471	471
Total Fees	12273	12198

DESCRIPTION

The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Media Studies and Journalism introduces students to multimedia journalism, new media and media production. The program offers students an introduction to a variety of mass media through theory, history, and hands-on production work. Students interested in careers or transfer to programs in journalism, radio, television, social media, broadcasting or public relations are well prepared with an AS degree in Media Studies and Journalism. The program also offers students the opportunity to work with the Student Media Center to get hands-on practicum training by contributing to The Globe student news, RadioSLCC.com, and a variety of student produced TV shows. In addition, the Media Studies and Journalism program is housed at the South City Campus Center for Arts and Media, offering students the most state of the art production facilities of any Utah State Higher Education institution.

Department

COMMUNICATION

Department Description

Communication is a discipline that teaches vital skills for success in today's society. Good communication skills are highly prized in business, technical, and professional careers, in the community, and in personal relations. Earning an Associate Degree through the Communication Department of Salt Lake Community College is efficient and provides a smooth transfer into university studies. Classes are taught at many SLCC campuses and online. Full-time Communication faculty and the Communication advisor are friendly and willing to answer any questions as they help you toward graduation. We offer an Associate of Science degree with different emphases in Mass Communication and an Associate of Science Degree in Speech Communication. An Associate of Applied Science degree is offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE) using Communication courses.

Duration:

2 years

Institute:

SCHOOL OF ARTS, COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Institute Description:

Across mediums like film, photography, music, visual art, dance and theatrical performance, communication, design and more, art creates opportunities for connection through storytelling. The SLCC School of Arts, Communication and Media provides the pathways for you to create and express your narrative, whether you’re seeking to jumpstart your career in the creative industries, compliment your academic schedule with engaging courses, or experience personal enrichment. Housed in the state-of-the-art Center for Arts and Media at the SLCC South City Campus, the School hosts a diverse array of academic programs offering two-year degrees and certificates, along with a large variety of classes fulfilling General Education requirements. Studying the arts also provides vital critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that are increasingly sought after by employers.

College Details

Eligibility
- The Eligibility criteria for applicant is given below:
  The individual must be a high School graduate or Containing diploma equivalent to that.
  The individual must satisfy the ageing criteria which is 16 years or much older.
Highlights
- The completion of the program gives following of the career opportunities:
  Media Content Writer
  TV Studio Crew member
  News Editor
  Copy Editor/Proofreader
  Radio operations crew and Disc Jockey
  Podcast Producer
  Media Producer
  Promotions Director
  Production Manager
  Promotion Editor
  Public and Media Relations
  Copywriter
  Radio Promotions
  Journalist/Reporter Social Media Director
  Sports Announcer
  TV/Video Editor
  Videographer/TV Photojournalist etc.
Financial Assistance
- The financial assistance is provided by the office of financial aid itself. There are number of volunteers provided to help in financial assistance with no superiority. The contact information for the Assistance are provided below:
  Phone: 801-957-4410
  Email: FinancialAid@slcc.edu
  Fax: 801-957-4657
  Mail: Financial Aid Office
  Salt Lake Community College
  PO Box 30808
  Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
Scholarship
- The numerous number of financial scholarships are provided by the university are provided below:
  1. Presidential Scholarship: It is a 2 year program which includes the tuition and student fee waiver as well as $200 allowances for books.
  2. Federal Pell Grant: Available to the students with the financial need.
  3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(FSEOG): Available to the undergraduate students with financial need which are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant between $100 to $1000 on the availability of funds.
  4. Pepsi Generation Excellence Cash Award : The Pepsi Generation Excellence Cash Award may be received once during your enrollment at SLCC and/or SAT.
  5. SLCC STEM Scholars Award: The SLCC STEM Scholars Award provides scholarships for students studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM). Scholarship awards may be up to $10,000 for students that complete their degree in two years. Scholarships are awarded to academically talented students with demonstrated financial need.
  6. SLCC Foundation Scholarship: Degree-seeking students of all disciplines with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 are encouraged to apply. Decisions will be made based on cumulative GPA, letter of recommendation, and the quality of the essays required. Award amounts will vary depending on the available funding for each scholarship.
  7. Forward Motion Scholarship: The Forward Motion Scholarship was established for students who have been impacted by the incarceration of a parent. This scholarship is for students pursuing an associate degree at SLCC who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Award amounts will vary depending on available funding.
  The NON-SLCC Scholarships: They are privately funded scholarships for which students needs to apply individually and University is not objected to provide any support in it. Some of the NON-SLCC Scholarships are provided below:
  The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship program
  The Community foundations Utah Scholarships
  Air Force ROTC
  Mighty butler's Moving Scholarships etc.
Admission Process
- The admission process is divided into 2 parts:
  i) For Resident/Local(new) OR Transfer Students:
  1. Submit the Application form
  2. Submit the non-refundable fee of $40.
  3. Prepare the finances
  4. Create MyPage Account
  5. Submit the ACT/SAT scores.
  6. Submit the Transfer credits/Universities Transcripts(Only for Transfer students.)
  ii) For International Students:
  1. Submit the Application form
  2. Submit the non-refundable fees of $75.
  3. Mail the documents on the following address after submitting the Application form :
  Salt Lake Community College
  International Student Affairs
  4600 So. Redwood Road
  Salt Lake City, UT 84123
  List of Documents:
  i)Proof of Financial Ability
  ii)Official Proof of High School Graduation
  iii)Copy of main Passport pages(Name, Photo,Passport Expiration Date)
  iv)Document of English Proficiency.
  v)Health Insurance
Total Seats
- 40*
  [NOTE: The number of seats can be increased or decreased by the College]

Address Info

Salt Lake City Utah United states

admissions@slcc.edu,westvalleycenter@slcc.edu,Help.Desk@slcc.edu,international.services@slcc.edu

http://www.slcc.edu/

Salt Lake Community College