College of Communication & Education
Dean's Office

Location
Tehama Hall, Room 203
530-898-4015
cme@csuchico.edu

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Important Dates

October 1 – December 15, 2021
Fall 2022 First-Time Freshman & Transfer Student Application Period

December 13 - 17, 2021
Final Exam Week

December 20, 2021 - Jan 21, 2022
Winter Break

January 1, 2022
New Year's Day

January 3 - 21, 2022
Winter Session

January 17, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Campus Closed

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Journalism & Public Relations Department

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The core journalistic skills emphasized in JOUR are in high demand from employers, who have a growing need for tech-savvy employees who can research, interview, write, edit and post professional work online with minimal supervision. JOUR operates under the assumption that students are being trained for jobs that may not yet exist. The program is dynamic, expanding, and energized by the continual and rapid development of digital media technologies. Learn more about the Journalism & Public Relations department!(opens in new window)

Interests and Experiences

Students who are interested in storytelling, using leading edge technology, objective journalism, social media, and promoting and influencing have found the following experiences invaluable:

  • Tehama Group Communications - Student-run full-service public relations firm
  • The Orion - Student-run, award-winning weekly newspaper
  • METX - A program that creates promotional products for clients using AR/VR
Degrees and Options

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Options: News, Public Relations

Interested in learning more? Meet with a Journalism & Public Relations advisor!
Advisors are assigned based on the first letter of the student's last name and option:

News


Public Relations

Career Options
  • Social Media Manager
  • Reporter/Editor for News, Sports, Entertainment
  • Public Relations & Marketing Director
  • Non-profit/Advocacy Communications
Click here for more information(opens in new window) about career opportunities or click here to meet with a career advisor(opens in new window) from the Career Center.