EARN YOUR A.A. DEGREE AT SPC - FINISH your journalism degree AT Florida A&M University
This A.A. transfer plan is for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree in Journalism at Florida A&M University. Students who complete these requirements graduate from SPC with an Associate in Arts Degree and meet the state-mandated pre-requisites of their four-year major.
An A.A. transfer plan focused on journalism can prepare you to work in journalism, writing, editing, marketing or public relations.
FAMU Journalism Transfer Plan
FMJOU-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2025 (655)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2025 (655), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
The information included on this Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FMJOU-TR) will graduate with an Associate in Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into the Journalism baccalaureate program at Florida A&M University (CIP 9.0401). Students should always consult with the desired transfer institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and to see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1192401010 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Federal CIP Code
24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Ignite - Transfer to FAMU
IGNITE is a new program that guarantees your admission to specific Florida A&M University bachelor's programs after you earn your associate degree from St. Petersburg College. Save time and money by starting at SPC and transferring to FAMU.