Investigate a Career in Journalism With a Degree at Aims

Gain professional knowledge and sharpen your reporting and writing skills to keep up with today's fast-paced media landscape.

Either start your journey toward earning a bachelor's degree or enter the workforce right away, while paying one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado.

Journalism Associate Degree
Program Overview

Gain the skills you need to launch your career in an exciting and ever-changing field.

Aims offers two types of associate degrees in journalism:

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

If you plan to go on to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism, the A.A. in journalism option is for you. Thanks to a statewide agreement between community colleges and universities, your classes can transfer to participating public institutions. Get a head start on your four-year degree while paying community college tuition rates for the first two years. Aims offers one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado.

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

If you intend to join the workforce after earning your associate degree, the A.A.S. in Journalism and Media Creation degree option is for you.

You'll gain foundational knowledge in journalism across multiple media and learn basic research, interviewing and reporting skills--all while paying one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado.

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Why choose Aims for your associate degree in journalism?

Experienced instructors

Your instructors have experience in journalism and can guide you in what editors and newsrooms are seeking from job candidates.

Small class sizes

Learn in a more intimate setting, engage in impassioned debates and in-depth discussions, and get more one-on-one attention from instructors.

Pay less in tuition

Aims Community College has one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado. Combine that with financial aid options including scholarships, and you can earn your degree with little to no debt.

Choose your degree pathway

Whether you plan to go on to earn a bachelor's degree or enter the workforce after your time at Aims, you can choose the degree option that meets your goals.

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Gain Essential Reporting and Writing Skills

Learn what every journalist needs to know to offer accurate and engaging content across multiple media, including:

Research and reporting
Writing compelling headlines and engaging content
Interviewing sources
Photojournalism
Legal and ethical concerns for journalists

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Aims Student Supports

From application to graduation, you'll find support at every phase of your academic journey.

Financial aid and scholarships

Not only can you find help applying for financial aid— including free FAFSA workshops—but you can apply for scholarships through the Aims Foundation and other sources with support from the Aims Financial Aid team.

The perks of being an Aardvark

Aims offers many FREE student services, including parking, counseling services, gym membership, tutoring and more. Arty's Pantry provides free school supplies, food and personal items to students in need.

Coaching and Advising

Aims has teams of skilled coaches and advisors to help you throughout your time at Aims, with support for enrollment, academic advising, transferring to a four-year school and career counseling.

Student organizations

The Aims community is welcoming and diverse, with student organizations to help you find your community and pursue your passions. Join student government, MOSAIC (social justice and belonging), and academic clubs including STEM, agriculture and creative writing.

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