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Mission Statement

The Austin Community College Journalism Department is dedicated to assisting students in becoming better communicators through the study of the multi-faceted field of journalism within the changing framework of mass communication.  The department’s courses emphasize developing writing, research and critical thinking skills.

New Course being offered for the first time in Fall 2012

COMM 2302 Critical Issues in Journalism

Introduction to major issues facing the news media in a democratic society, including ethics, institutions, effects and standards of press performance.