Effective communication and media skills can take you far. Whether your goal is a career in the ever-evolving field of journalism or in exploring courses that enhance your current job path and hobbies, we’re here to give you the hands-on experience you are seeking.
Our experienced faculty focus on teaching our students the full spectrum of journalism skills - from interviewing to publication. Journalism is not limited to researching and writing stories. It encompasses a variety of today’s critical digital tools such as social media, video, audio, and photography.
You don’t need to be looking for a career in journalism to benefit from our program. The skills you learn can be helpful for adjacent careers such as marketing, public relations, social media, advocacy, and many more.
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Degrees and Certificates
To prepare you for a successful journalism career, or to increase your communication skills needed in any job, we offer:
Real-World Experience
You will learn from award-winning faculty working in the field of journalism. In addition, you have access to internships with leading community partners, such as Santa Cruz Local and Lookout Santa Cruz. These well-paying internships are real jobs in the field.
Students in the journalism program can work on The Cabrillo Voice. The Cabrillo Voice is written, edited, and published by students, for students. It's the #1 platform for all things Cabrillo news. Student journalists can report on what they're interested in, including sports, student government, campus life, arts and culture, and more.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Alexandria Bordas at albordas@cabrillo.edu and take a look at our course offerings.