Journalism and Media Studies Microcredential

Microcredential
Department Chairperson: Anthony Podlaski
Brahan Hall, Room 035B, (518) 629-7121

The Journalism and Media Studies Microcredential is intended to provide students with foundational
knowledge and skills that could enable transfer into a four-year program and/or lead to a career in journalism, mass media, broadcasting, or public relations.

This microcredential is stackable into the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science A.A. program and, within that, the Communication (Media) and Communication (Non-Media) tracks.

Total Credits Required: 9

Microcredential Requirements:

ENGL 130 Journalism Credits: 3
ENGL 136 Media and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 137 Writing for The Media Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 9

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

ENGL 130 Journalism Credits: 3

Term Total: 3

Second Term

ENGL 136 Media and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 137 Writing for The Media Credits: 3

Journalism and Media Studies Microcredential

Total Credits Required: 9

Microcredential Requirements:

Total Credits Required: 9

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

Term Total: 3

Second Term

Term Total: 6