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College of Communication and Education

Journalism Minor

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Program Type
Undergraduate Minor
Delivery Type
On Campus

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Journalism and Public Relations Department

Wondering whether a minor in journalism might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

Phone: 530-898-4779
Email: jour@csuchico.edu

Learn to write compelling stories and press releases, sharpen your research and interviewing abilities, and develop strong critical thinking skills that will set you apart in the workforce no matter what career you pursue.

From developing social media strategies for nonprofit organizations to covering city council meetings, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while you're a student. The writing, research, editing, and visual storytelling skills you gain here today will be valuable across industries tomorrow and in the future.

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Get Real World Experience

You will get real-world public affairs reporting and editing experience in your courses, and enjoy hands-on experience working in our student-run agencies. Together, these opportunities provide you with a strong foundation in multimedia storytelling and law and ethics.

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Master the Art of Communication

Our program’s robust curriculum prepares students to be effective and strategic communicators, a skill highly sought after by all employers. You will learn to work in teams, conduct interviews and research, and write across platforms.

Some skills you will gain include:

Writing and editing
Management and leadership
Ability to critically analyze media in various forms
Time and project management
Relationship building
Interpersonal communication
Interviewing techniques
Video and photography

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Thrive in Any Field You Choose

Effective verbal and written communication, essential to any job, continue to be in-demand skills for employers looking to hire and promote. Learn to leverage your skills no matter what field you enter by applying the knowledge you gain in our program.

Majors to consider, include:

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Build Your Network

Work with clients from nonprofits and local businesses in our student-run public relations agency, Tehama Group Communication, or build your portfolio and hone your reporting skills while helping produce our award-winning newspaper, The Orion.

Tehama Group Communication

The Orion