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Minor in Journalism & PR
Course Requirements for the Minor: 21 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor. Course descriptions.
The purpose of the minor in Journalism & Public Relations is to offer students the opportunity to build a knowledge and skills base in the professional fields of news and public relations. Students selecting this minor can enhance their employment desirability by learning an array of media writing and conceptual skills. Students also can expect to achieve a detailed understanding of the role of journalism in society, thus enhancing a general liberal arts education.
Select One of the Following Patterns
News Pattern: 21 Units
Pattern Core: 12 Units
3 Courses Required
JOUR 255 - Media Literacy and Civic Values - 3 Units - FS GE WI (Previously "Into to Online Journalism." Part of the Science, Technology & Values GE Pathway.)
JOUR 260 - Writing for Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130
JOUR 320 - Mass Communication Law - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 101; JOUR 260
1 Course Selected From
JOUR 321 - Public Affairs Reporting - 3 Units - FS WP
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
JOUR 327 - News Editing and Copyreading - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 260
Electives: 9 Units
3 Courses Selected From:
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B.A. in Journalism & PR
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Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared for both the Public Relations and News options to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please click on the desired journalism option below to view the MAP and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
Major Academic Plan for Public Relations
Please see General Education, Cultural Diversity, American Institutions, and Literacy Requirements under the B.A. in Communication Studies.
Taken directly from the 2009-20011 University Catalog
Course Requirements for the Major: 40-41 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements. Course descriptions.
National accreditation standards require a journalism major to take a 40/41-unit journalism/communication curriculum. Of the 120-unit degree program, 80 units must be taken outside the journalism/communication curriculum. Overall, 65 of the units must be in liberal arts and sciences. The following courses, if taken as General Education or upper-division theme, will apply to the 80 outside units: CMST 131, CMST 132, CMST 255, CMST 334. Community college transfer students may apply 6 units (e.g., JOUR 260 and JOUR 101) to the 40/41-unit major.
Major Core Program: 12 Units
2 Courses Required:
JOUR 101 - Introduction to Communication - 3 Units - FS
This course is also offered as CDES 101
JOUR 255 - Media Literacy and Civi Values - 3 Units - FS GE WI (Formerly "Intro to Online Journalism." Part of the Science, Technology & Values GE Pathway.)
JOUR 260 - Writing for Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130
JOUR 460 - Ethical Problems in Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260. For Option in News: JOUR 321. For Option in Public Relations: JOUR 341.
Formal Minor Requirement
Journalism majors with options in News and Public Relations are required to complete a formal minor in a department outside of the School of Communication.
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Major Option Course Requirements: 28-29 Units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
The Option in News: 28-29 units
4 Courses Required:
JOUR 320 - Mass Communication Law - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260.
JOUR 321 - Public Affairs Reporting - 3 Units - FS WP
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
JOUR 327 - News Editing and Copyreading - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
JOUR 329 - Laboratory Newspaper - 2 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 260; JOUR 327 or JOUR 341; or faculty permission.
17-18 Units Selected From:
Group A - 2 Courses Selected From
JOUR 244 - Intro to Public Relations - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260.
This course is also offered as POLS 144.
JOUR 210 - Pop Culture / Media / Values - 3 Units - FS* GE (Formerly JOUR 310, "Entertain/Media/Amer Culture." Part of Science, Technology & Values GE Pathway.)Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130.
JOUR 211 - Women/Men/Media - 3 Units - SP* GE (Formerly JOUR 311. Part of Gender & Sexuality GE Pathway.)
This course is also offered as WMST 211.
JOUR 313 - International Communication - 3 Units - FS
JOUR 322 - History of American Journalism - 3 Units - FA
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Public Relations Pattern: 21 Units
Pattern Core: 12 Units
4 Courses Required
JOUR 244 - Intro to Public Relations - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260.
This course is also offered as POLS 144.
JOUR 255 - Media Literacy and Civic Values - 3 Units - GE WI (Previously "Into to Online Journalism")
JOUR 260 - Writing for Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130.
JOUR 341 - Writing for Public Relations - 3 Units - FS WP
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, JOUR 244, JOUR 260.
Electives: 9 Units
3 Courses Selected from:
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B.A. in Journalism & PR
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Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared for both the Public Relations and News options to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please click on the desired journalism option below to view the MAP and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
Major Academic Plan for Public Relations
Please see General Education, Cultural Diversity, American Institutions, and Literacy Requirements under the B.A. in Communication Studies.
Taken directly from the 2009-20011 University Catalog
Course Requirements for the Major: 40-41 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements. Course descriptions.
National accreditation standards require a journalism major to take a 40/41-unit journalism/communication curriculum. Of the 120-unit degree program, 80 units must be taken outside the journalism/communication curriculum. Overall, 65 of the units must be in liberal arts and sciences. The following courses, if taken as General Education or upper-division theme, will apply to the 80 outside units: CMST 131, CMST 132, CMST 255, CMST 334. Community college transfer students may apply 6 units (e.g., JOUR 260 and JOUR 101) to the 40/41-unit major.
Major Core Program: 12 Units
2 Courses Required:
JOUR 101 - Introduction to Communication - 3 Units - FS
This course is also offered as CDES 101
JOUR 255 - Media Literacy and Civic Values - 3 Units - FS GE WI (Formerly "Intro to Online Journalism." Part of the Science, Technology & Values GE Pathway.)
JOUR 260 - Writing for Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130
JOUR 460 - Ethical Problems in Mass Media - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260. For Option in News: JOUR 321. For Option in Public Relations: JOUR 341.
Formal Minor Requirement
Journalism majors with options in News and Public Relations are required to complete a formal minor in a department outside of the School of Communication.
______________________________________
Major Option Course Requirements: 28-29 Units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
The Option in News: 28-29 units
4 Courses Required:
JOUR 320 - Mass Communication Law - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260.
JOUR 321 - Public Affairs Reporting - 3 Units - FS WP
Prerequisites: JOUR 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
JOUR 327 - News Editing and Copyreading - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
JOUR 329 - Laboratory Newspaper - 2 Units - FS
Prerequisites: JOUR 260; JOUR 327 or JOUR 341; or faculty permission.
17-18 Units Selected From:
Group A - 2 Courses Selected From
JOUR 244 - Intro to Public Relations - 3 Units - FS
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260.
This course is also offered as POLS 144.
JOUR 210 - Pop Culture / Media / Values - 3 Units - FS* GE (Formerly JOUR 310, "Entertain/Media/Amer Culture." Part of Science, Technology & Values GE Pathway.)Prerequisites: JOUR 130 or ENGL 130.
JOUR 211 - Women/Men/Media - 3 Units - SP* GE (Formerly JOUR 311. Part of Gender & Sexuality GE Pathway.)
This course is also offered as WMST 211.
JOUR 313 - International Communication - 3 Units - FS
JOUR 322 - History of American Journalism - 3 Units - FA
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Substitutions in course electives or prerequisites may be allowed with the permission of the departmental adviser.