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Journalism

Anne Sciacca
Journalism Co-Chair
Applied Arts Building, Room 215
asciacca@contracosta.edu
510.215.3823

Journalism at Contra Costa College

At CCC, journalism isn’t just theory—it’s practice. Every student contributes to our award-winning, student-run newspaper, The Advocate, and its digital platform, cccadvocate.com. From covering live events and writing stories to managing social media and producing multimedia content, you’ll gain real newsroom experience starting day one.

In the classroom, you’ll learn from a Pulitzer Prize finalist, gaining the skills to navigate the legal, editorial, and ethical responsibilities of modern journalism.

Our alumni have gone on to:

  • Report for The Washington Post, Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Win Pulitzer Prizes
  • Serve as Press Secretary to the Governor of Oregon
  • Lead as Editors-in-Chief of PCWorld + MacWorld
  • Head national outlets like the USA Today Sports Media Group

Whether you’re dreaming of a newsroom or building skills for any communication career, CCC’s Journalism Program gives you the tools, the mentorship, and the bylines to make it happen.

Why Journalism?

Journalism is more than reporting the news — it’s about seeking truth, holding power accountable, and giving voice to the community. In today’s fast-moving world, skilled journalists help people make sense of complex issues and tell stories that matter.

Studying journalism sharpens your writing, research, critical thinking, and digital media skills — all of which are valuable in every industry. Whether you pursue a career in news, social media, public relations, politics, or beyond, journalism gives you the power to inform, inspire, and make an impact.

In a world that needs credible, ethical communicators more than ever, journalism is a path with purpose.

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Associate Degrees

CCC’s student paper, The Advocate— recognized as the most-awarded two-year media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press history.

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the ACP calculated the 100 most-winning competitors for its top honors, the Pacemaker awards—recognizing the finest in American college newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, websites and yearbooks. Over the organization’s 100-year history, there have been 1,450 finalists in competition.

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Two CCC grads were integral to a recent Pulitzer Prize win for Breaking News by the East Bay Times for their outstanding coverage of the Ghost Ship fire tragedy.

Craig Lazzeretti, the East Bay Times metro editor, lead the coverage. Craig is a Pinole Valley High School grad (1988) who was an Advocate associate editor from 1988-90. He graduated from SF State in 1993.

David DeBolt, an East Bay Times reporter had at least five by-lines among the articles entered for the Prize. David is a Will C. Wood grad (2003) who was Advocate Editor-in-Chief from 2005-06.

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At Contra Costa College, we provide essential resources to support your academic journey. Our Academic Counseling, Basic Needs Center, Career Services, and Transfer Services are designed to help you succeed in your studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for your career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions.