Nationally Accredited
J&PR has been accredited by
ACEJMC since 1996 and was
re-accredited in 2023.
Information on enrollment,
as well as graduation and
retention rates:
Find us
Tehama Hall 207
530-898-4779
jour@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Mailing Address
Journalism & Public Relations
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0600
Major & Minor Requirements
Requirements for the BA in Journalism
News Option or PR Option = 48 units
Major core: 15 units
News or PR Option core: 12 units
Group A electives (theory): 9 units
Group B electives (applied visual and storytelling skills): 12 units
Complete major requirements (opens in new window)are listed in each academic year's catalog. Planning guides below may be used to track courses and guide scheduling:
Formal Minor Requirement
J&PR majors must take a formal minor outside the School of Communication. For more information, review minor requirements(opens in new window).
Accreditation Requirements
- Mandatory advising(opens in new window) every semester before course registration
- 72 units outside the School of Communication (CMST, JOUR, MADT)
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Requirements for the Journalism Minor
News Pattern or PR Pattern = 21 units
News or PR Pattern core: 12 units
Electives: 9 units
Complete minor requirements (opens in new window)are listed in each academic year's catalog. The planning guide below may be used to track courses and guide scheduling:
