Teaching Journalism Grades 8-12Associate of Arts Available at: East CampusHelpful Links:Talk to an AdvisorCatalogAcademic CalendarCourse SchedulesDel Mar College uses the Texas Common Application.Clicking this link will take you to Becoming a VikingApply Online NowProgram OverviewThe Associate of Arts in Teaching Grades 8-12 Journalism satisfies the lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree leading to initial Texas certification to teach journalism in a high school. The course work introduces students to the field of mass communication, basic news photography, news gathering and writing, and editing and layout as well as the field of education.