Journalism Transfer Major
The world of mass communication and journalism is always changing with new and emerging technologies. Prepare for your professional career in this exciting field as you earn transferable credits for specific four-year colleges and universities within Iowa. You will take specific courses in communication and journalism, as well as other transfer courses in preparation to transfer into a bachelor's degree program. The Journalism Transfer Major prepares students to seamlessly transfer to the University of Northern Iowa or enter the workforce in a communication or journalism career.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should select courses to satisfy the requirements of the specific institution to which you intend to transfer. Consult your advisor at the transferring four-year institution anytime you have questions about course selection.
Paying for the Program
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $15,180*
There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.
Financial Aid Info- Apply for admission.
- Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
- Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.
Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.
Northeast Iowa Community College maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution.
Kylie Loeffelholz
Communications Instructor
- Email: loeffelholzk@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2257
- Location: Peosta
Ken Brown
Business Instructor
- Email: brownke@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2301
- Location: Peosta