Journalism & Public Relations Department

A student reporter next to her camera is taking notes during a press conference

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)

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

BA Journalism(opens in new window)

Options: News, Public Relations

Social Media Manager
Reporter/Editor for News, Sports, Entertainment
Public Relations & Marketing Director
Non-profit/Advocacy Communications