October 1, 2022 - February 15, 2023
Applications accepted for Fall 2023 admission
December 19, 2022 - January 20, 2023
Winter Break
January 9 - February 3
Add/drop period for Spring 2023 courses
January 23
First day of Spring 2023 courses
Dean's Office
Location
Tehama Hall, Room 203
530-898-4015
cme@csuchico.edu
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Important Dates
Journalism & Public Relations Department
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
BA Journalism(opens in new window)
Options: News, Public Relations
Career Options
- Social Media Manager
- Reporter/Editor for News, Sports, Entertainment
- Public Relations & Marketing Director
- Non-profit/Advocacy Communications