Add a 14-, 12-, or 8-week class with start dates in February and March to stay on track and finish faster. In-person, hybrid and online options available.

Spring Schedule

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in looking for a story to tell?

The journalism program prepares students for careers in media by teaching essential skills like news writing, reporting, editing, and digital storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience through the student newspaper The Inquirer, learning to navigate the evolving media landscape, with opportunities in print, online, and broadcast journalism. This program is ideal for those passionate about telling stories, uncovering facts, and informing the public.

Career Opportunities


The journalism program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

  • Copy Editor
  • Script Writer
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Newspaper Reporter
  • Columnist

With additional education:

  • Editor
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Speech Writer

Degrees and Certificates


Change your life with a journalism degree. Our program gives you options to explore.

As a DVC transfer student to UC Berkeley, I worked at NBC Bay Area as a newswriting intern and this semester I am working at the same station for Telemundo 48 where I work as a sports producer intern. I want to get work experience as a reporter or producer/journalist and build a foundation to hopefully one day work in sports documentary-film making.

Abel Anguiano, Graduate

About degrees and certificates


Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.

Meet our Journalism Faculty

Michael Levitin

Michael Levitin

Department Chair, Journalism
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Mickey Huff

Faculty, Journalism

Journalism Events

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Feb 23

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 23, 2026

10:00 am

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 24

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 24, 2026

2:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 25

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 25, 2026

10:30 am

Pleasant Hill

Journalism News

AbelAnguiano

DVC Journalism Grad & Soccer Enthusiast Kicks off Sports Media Career

November 20, 2023

Journalism isn't dying

Journalism Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving: Faculty Revive Program in the Era of Fake News

June 28, 2023