The Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Community Reporting prepares students for employment opportunities as reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, and digital content creators, to meet the growing demands of Alaska's news media organizations. The certificate program provides students with the basic skills required to produce ethical, fact-based content across multiple platforms from their own communities.
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JPC A104 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| JPC A201 | Reporting and Writing News | 3 |
| JPC A202 | First Amendment and Media Ethics | 3 |
| JPC A203 | Multimedia Storytelling I | 3 |
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies Internship | ||
| Editing for Journalism and Public Communications | ||
| Radio News Reporting | ||
| Television News Reporting | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Web Design | ||
| Podcasting | ||
| Digital Video Production | ||
| Total | 18 | |
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Community Reporting will be able to:
- Apply ethical and legally sound journalism practices to news gathering, reporting, and content creation that builds trust and serves communities
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Produce effective multimedia content across platforms using professional standards for writing, visual storytelling, and digital production
Demonstrate professional reporting and information literacy skills including news judgement, source evaluation, fact-checking, and AP style