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Associate in Arts for Transfer in Journalism

Santa Monica College

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 11,232/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1929

Total Students: 30,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Associate in Arts for Transfer in Journalism

Program Overview

Step into the fast-paced world of journalism, news and multimedia production. Our journalism program offers technical training in reporting and nonfiction storytelling across multiple platforms: print, photography, video, audio, social media, and digital media production. Learn how to develop storytelling techniques and think critically in real-world settings including running our award-winning campus newspaper, The Corsair(opens in new window).

You will start with courses in journalism history, media law and ethics, which lay the foundation for more advanced studies in news writing and reporting. Faculty, including industry professionals, train you on how to develop story ideas, source leads, report and produce stories in the appropriate format. We provide many opportunities for you to practice news writing, interviewing, reporting, editing, and even photojournalism. Our program prepares you for roles including reporter, correspondent, editor, copywriter and broadcast technician.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
jun 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,232 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Santa Monica College

CAD 13,644 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 45
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 39.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 75.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarship Award

Award Amounts: $250 - $50,000.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.