Yavapai College offers the following Journalism (JRN) classes and they are a great place to start.

JRN131. Mass Media in American Society (3)
Critical examination of mass media and its social, historical, economic and political impact on American society. Transfers to ASU, U of A and NAU. Meets YC Critical Inquiry requirement.
Three lecture.

JRN150. Newswriting and Reporting (3)
Instruction and practice in reporting and news writing for the print media. Analysis of news writing–language, style, organization, and leads. Practice in editorial, feature, and interpretive writing. Study of legal and ethical aspects of the profession. Development of news gathering and interviewing skills. Transfers to ASU, U of A and NAU.
Prerequisite: ENG100 or skills assessment into ENG101. Three lecture.

JRN250 Advanced Newswriting and Reporting (3)
Writing, organization and research skills, especially as adapted to journalistic style. Emphasis on news, features and sports writing, with a focus on accuracy, brevity and clarity. Study of legal and ethical aspects of the profession. Transfers to NAU as direct course equivalent. Transfers to U of A and ASU as a departmental elective.
Prerequisite: JRN150. Two lecture; Three lab.

JRN296. Internship: Journalism (3)
Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests, and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; and have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.

JRN299. Independent Study Journalism (1-6)
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.