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Online Journalism Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science (AS) at WUV

Journalism at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours96

Total Courses16

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

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Program OverviewWhy earn your Journalism degree at WUV?

The Associate of Science in Journalism at westerfirld university of virginia introduces students to news writing, broadcast journalism, and the fundamentals of reporting. Students develop core journalism skills alongside a social sciences foundation in economics, rhetoric, and mass communication.

Skills you'll learn:

  • News writing and journalistic reporting fundamentals
  • Introduction to broadcast journalism and media
  • Journalism ethics and professional standards
  • Mass communication theory and media literacy
  • English rhetoric and professional writing skills
  • Economics and social context in journalistic reporting
Journalism at WUV

Courses & CurriculumJournalism curriculum

16 courses: 10 general education, 3 core social sciences, 3 specialist courses.

General Education

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Social Sciences

3 core social sciences courses.

SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
SS-395English Rhetoric
SS-812Introduction to Economics

Specialist Courses

3 specialist courses in Journalism.

JOU-013Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
JOU-454Introduction to Journalism
JOU-465News Writing

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Journalism degree?

A Associate of Science in Journalism from WUV opens doors to rewarding careers in education, research, media, and public service:

  • News Reporter — Cover local and regional stories for print or digital outlets.
  • Broadcast Assistant — Support production teams in radio, television, or podcasting.
  • Media Writer — Create content for news outlets and editorial publications.
  • Continue Your Education — Advance to Bachelor's or higher at WUV.