Journalism

College of Liberal & Creative Arts

Acting Dean: Dr. David Landy

Department of Journalism

Humanities Building, Room 305
Phone: (415) 338-1689
Email: jour@sfsu.edu
Website: journalism.sfsu.edu
Chair: Cristina L. Azocar

Vision and Mission

Our vision is for SF State Journalism students, among the nation’s most culturally and ethnically diverse, to reimagine journalism and media organizations as truly representative of a free, multicultural, and open society. 

Our mission is to empower students through education, experiential learning and community, equipping them with the skills, ethics and values to seek truth and hold power accountable with rigorous, inclusive journalism that fuels social change and reinforces a healthy democracy. They learn to be accurate, credible, ethical and responsible to the communities they serve. 

Program Scope

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism prepares students for careers in news media by building practical skills and a strong liberal arts foundation. Students learn the essential skills, laws, ethics, power and responsibilities of journalism.

Skills courses aim to develop accurate and thorough researchers; critical evaluators of information; clear, precise, and engaging writers; skilled photojournalists; and capable digital technologists. Many students choose the major because these abilities are valuable in a wide range of professions beyond journalism (see below).

Journalism students take introductory courses in research, reporting, writing, digital skills, and editing. Photojournalism and Documentary Photography  students complete introductory courses in writing, digital skills, and reporting, along with basic and news photography. Bilingual Spanish Journalism graduates also take introductory writing courses in Spanish, courses in digital skills, and courses that provide a greater understanding of  Latino/Latina communities. All majors include multimedia journalism.

Advanced Journalism courses include feature writing, public journalism, opinion writing, investigative reporting, magazine writing, design, and visual journalism for writers and editors. Photojournalism and Documentary Photography students build expertise in lighting, photographic storytelling, portfolio production, and creating thematic visual essays and a social media presence for the work. Advanced work for Bilingual Spanish Journalism students include additional classes on content creation including television.  To understand journalism’s role in society, all students take courses in mass media, journalism ethics and law, and cultural diversity.

Minor

Because the practice of journalism requires an understanding of larger social, political, and cultural issues in society, the Journalism and Photojournalism and Documentary Photography majors require students to complete a minor in a liberal arts or science discipline. Students should consult an academic advisor in Journalism to determine the best minor for their interests and professional goals.

Capstone

Each program has different capstone requirements. Bilingual Spanish Journalism Students can choose to work on the Golden Gate Xpress (JOUR 609 Publication Lab) or take BECA 660 Television News Production. Photojournalism and Documentary Photography students research and create a grant proposal and a crowdfunding proposal for a semester-long social documentary project in JOUR 535 Photojournalism IV Documentary Capstone. Journalism students will produce work on either of the two student publications -- Golden Gate Xpress or Golden Gate Xpress Magazine before completing their capstone. Consistent with the department's commitment to protect students' First Amendment rights, students have editorial control of the publications. After completing a semester on a publication,  students can select between working on the student publication, completing an approved internship or completing a senior seminar project to fulfill their capstone requirement. Students should consult an advisor to select the option that works best for them.

Internships

Students may earn up to 6 units for approved journalism internships and, if the internship is rigorous, they may receive credit toward capstone requirements. Participating in internships is strongly encouraged and can begin as early as freshman year. Students who succeed in finding journalism jobs upon graduation are generally those who have two or more internship experiences before they graduate. We recommend students strive to complete an internship every year.

Advising

The department strongly encourages all majors and minors to receive academic advising with a Journalism faculty advisor every semester to ensure they stay on track to graduate and to help navigate difficulties along the way. Each professor’s office hours are posted on the department website. Advisors show students how to understand their Degree Progress Report and keep an advising folder for each student that includes a Student Success Plan.  Upper-division students have mandatory advising every year (seniors in the fall and juniors in the spring) and will have a hold placed on their registration until completed. The department will contact upper-division students through Navigator about mandatory advising.

The Department and Faculty

The Journalism Department is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). It sponsors student chapters of the National Press Photographers Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

The faculty includes six full-time members and a fluctuating number of part-time instructors, most of them active journalists. Faculty encourage and assist students in finding jobs and internships.

Career Outlook

The writing, editing, photography, and digital news courses combined with an emphasis on critical thinking, ethics, and clear expression, prepare students for entry-level jobs in a wide variety of digital, print and broadcast news organizations, and many fields outside journalism. The department’s national reputation for excellence and diversity has drawn the attention of news organizations around the country, making it a key place for job and internship recruitment.

Besides traditional journalism, graduates are well-prepared for careers such as:

Communication & Media

  • Public relations specialist
  • Communications coordinator/manager
  • Social media manager
  • Content strategist
  • Copywriter or content writer
  • Media relations specialist
  • Podcast producer

Visual & Digital Fields

  • Photo editor
  • Multimedia producer
  • Digital content creator
  • UX writer
  • Visual storyteller for nonprofits or businesses

Publishing & Writing

  • Editorial assistant
  • Book or magazine editor
  • Technical writer
  • Grant writer
  • Speechwriter
  • Scriptwriter (film, TV, or digital media)

Marketing & Advertising

  • Marketing coordinator
  • Brand storyteller
  • Advertising copywriter
  • SEO/SEM content creator
  • Digital marketing analyst

Business & Corporate

  • Corporate communications specialist
  • Employee/internal communications writer
  • Policy or compliance writer
  • Market researcher

Government & Nonprofit

  • Public information officer
  • Advocacy and outreach coordinator
  • Nonprofit communications manager
  • Community engagement specialist

Education & Research

  • Research assistant or analyst
  • Education writer
  • Library/media specialist (with additional credentials)

Professor

Cristina L. Azocar (2007), Professor in Journalism. Ph.D. University of Michigan.

Rachele Kanigel (2004), Professor in Journalism. M.S. Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism.

Venise Wagner (2001), Professor in Journalism. M.A. Monterey Institute of International Studies.

Associate Professor

Lourdes Cárdenas (2018), Associate Professor in Journalism. M.F.A. University of Texas at El Paso, Ed.D. San Francisco State University.

Joshua Davis (2019), Associate Professor in Journalism. M.A. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Jesse D. Garnier (2013), Associate Professor in Journalism. B.A. San Francisco State University.

Kim Komenich (2015), Associate Professor in Journalism. M.A. University of Missouri.

Laura Moorhead (2015), Associate Professor in Journalism. Ph.D. Stanford University.

Lecturer

James Wagstaffe (1986), Lecturer in Journalism. J.D. Hasting College of Law.

Majors

Minor

Explanation of Course Descriptions, Symbols, and Terms

JOUR 205 Social Impact of Journalism (Units: 3)

History, organization, social role and function of journalism. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors.

Course Attributes:

  • 3B: Humanities
  • C2: Humanities

JOUR 221 Newswriting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas 1A/A2 and 1B/A3. Typing speed of 25 wpm or better.

Development of news judgment and clear writing skills. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 222 Newswriting Lab (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: GE Areas 1A/A2 and 1B/A3.

Associated Press style writing, English grammar, and punctuation. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 223 Bilingual English and Spanish Newswriting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Written and verbal fluency in Spanish. Language assessment test.

Development of news judgment, basic reporting, and clear writing skills for Spanish-language media, media produced in both English and Spanish, and media focused on Spanish-speaking cultures. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (ABC/NC grading only)
(This course is offered as JOUR 223 and SPAN 223. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

  • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
  • Global Perspectives

JOUR 224 Newswriting Lab in Spanish (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: GE Areas 1A/A2 and 1B/A3.

Basic grammar, spelling and punctuation in Spanish applied to news writing. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (ABC/NC grading only)
(This course is offered as JOUR 224 and SPAN 224. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 226 Content Creation and Journalistic Storytelling (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 221* or JOUR 223* or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

Introduction to the fundamentals of digital content creation. Develop practical skills in audio, video, still images, and data visualization while learning to research, verify, and present stories across digital platforms. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 235 Photojournalism I: Foundations of Photojournalism (Units: 3)

Photojournalistic style and content. Taking pictures of people, telling stories, and conveying information. Must use DSLR or mirrorless digital camera; smartphones are not adequate. Grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

Course Attributes:

  • 3A: Arts
  • C1: Arts

JOUR 250 Deadline Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 221* or JOUR 223* or equivalents, and JOUR 226* or equivalent, all with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Explore the process of creating accurate journalism within the constraints of modern news cycles. Examine the deadline journalism process from assignment to reporting, editing, and publication. Conducting field reporting and interviews, editing copy for publication, and writing headlines, blurbs, and social posts for written and audio/visual content. (Plus-minus letter grade; RP grading only)

JOUR 300GW Reporting - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Area 1A/A2*; JOUR 205* or JOUR 304* or JOUR 307* or equivalent; JOUR 221* or JOUR 223* or equivalent, all with grades of C or better.

Advanced concepts of news gathering, interviewing, and writing. Field work covering San Francisco and Oakland neighborhoods. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. (ABC/NC grading only)

Course Attributes:

  • Graduation Writing Assessment

JOUR 304 Cultural Diversity and News Media (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas 1A/A2*, 1B/A3*, 1C/A1*, and 2/B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.

Exploration of how the practice of newsgathering influences social reality. Exploration of issues facing news media as they struggle to understand an increasingly diverse and global society. Exploration of how news can transcend national boundaries and consider issues that affect the relationships between multiple nation states and regions. Historical overview of the problem and discussion on current obstacles facing journalists' efforts to improve coverage and newsroom representation. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors.

Course Attributes:

  • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
  • 4UD: Social/Behavioral Science
  • Global Perspectives
  • UD-D: Social Sciences
  • Social Justice

JOUR 307 News Media Law (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Examines fundamentals of media law, including free expression, libel, publishing and broadcasting, and privacy rights. Explores court decisions affecting journalistic practices and press freedom. Develops analytical skills through case studies, fostering a deeper understanding of journalists' legal responsibilities.
(This course is offered as JOUR 307, I R 507, and PLSI 507. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 310 Journalism Ethics (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas 1A/A2*, 1B/A3*, 1C/A1*, and 2/B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.

A healthy democracy requires a healthy news media landscape. Survey of ethical principles and norms in professional news reporting. Exploration of mistakes in journalism as well as emerging industry challenges that can affect our democracy. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

Course Attributes:

  • 3UD: Arts or Humanities
  • UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities

JOUR 320 Investigative Reporting (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better.

Problems and methodology of investigative journalism; techniques of documentation; from theory to practical application. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 321 Feature Writing (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better; or permission of instructor.

Theory and practice of writing newspaper and magazine stories. Definition of a feature; topics, interviewing techniques, deadline writing; freelancing. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 323 English and Spanish Translation for Professional Communication(s) (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 301* with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Theoretical and practical aspects of translation applied to news writing. Exercises in translating Spanish to English and vice-versa. Conducted in both Spanish and English. (ABC/NC grading only)
(This course is offered as JOUR 323 and SPAN 323. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 330 Editing (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 205*, JOUR 221*, and JOUR 222* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Theory and practice of editing; fundamental copy editing, rewrite and layout techniques, headline writing, restructuring, and trimming; story ideas and assignments; page design concepts. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 335 Photojournalism II: Staff Photojournalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 235* with a grade of C or better.

Students demonstrate their proficiency in 10 skills required to become a viable candidate for a general assignment newspaper/magazine/online internship or job. Skills include spot news, general news, feature, portraiture, issue/op-ed illustration, sports, studio lighting, print/web picture story, basic professional portfolio production, and social media. Must have interchangeable lens digital camera. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 395 Online Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 226* and JOUR 300GW* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Multimedia production and authentic storytelling for journalists; delivery of text, sound, video, and packaging for news. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 400 Video Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 205* or Bilingual Spanish Journalism majors; JOUR 226* or equivalent; and JOUR 300GW*; all with grades of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Explore the world of authentic video storytelling and production, demonstrating the technical skills and reporting methods needed to pitch, develop, produce, shoot, edit, and publish professional-quality video journalism. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 409 Directed Study in Journalism (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the department.

Individual projects or career advancement by working with a professor or media organization. May be used for internships and may be repeated for a total of 6 units with the permission of the department. Internships done in JOUR 409 may not be used to meet major requirements. (CR/NC grading only)

JOUR 410 Building Chinese Media Literacy (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: CHIN 401 or consent of the instructor.

Vocabulary, structures, styles, and topics of contemporary Chinese media. Newspapers, radio and television broadcasts, websites, blogs, and social media of Greater China. Intensive focus on reading and listening, augmented by writing and presentation assignments.
(This course is offered as CHIN 410 and JOUR 410, and is taught in Chinese. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 411 Media Chinese (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: GE Area 1A/A2; or permission of the instructor.

Exploration of the role of media in the Chinese-speaking world. Focus is on radio and television; news reports and articles, editorials, interviews, and advertisements. Knowledge of Chinese is not required.
(This course is offered as CHIN 411, I R 413, and JOUR 411. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

  • Global Perspectives

JOUR 426 Interactive Storytelling with Data (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 226 or equivalent; JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Development of interactive storytelling projects through data analysis, visualization, and AI-assisted workflows using contemporary industry tools. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 427 Media Entrepreneurship (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.

Introduction to the application of entrepreneurship principles to various media industries, with an emphasis on the creation of a media start-up. The principles examined include innovation, rigorous evaluation of the industry, market analysis, and feasible business plans. Exploration of both the creation of new media companies as well as how to work as an independent media professional. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
(This course is offered as JOUR 427 [formerly JOUR 675] and BECA 427. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 432 Model United Nations (Units: 4)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Major social, economic, and political issues before the United Nations; their meaning for selected member states. Participation in annual Model United Nations Far West Conference under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
(This course is offered as I R 432 and JOUR 432. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 435 Photojournalism III: Editorial Photography and Business Practices (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 221, JOUR 300GW*, and JOUR 335* with grades of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Use of artificial and available light to create a portrait essay and a magazine-style essay on a particular theme or location, with the intent to formally pitch to a publication. Engagement with the practice of sustainability and networking models through direct interaction with publications, non-profits, and NGOs. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 450 Publication Design and Graphics (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: JOUR 221* or DES 200* or equivalent with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

News design and production for digital and print outputs. Introduction to data visualization and reporting. Concepts and skills for editorial designers, graphics editors, and photo editors. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only.)

JOUR 452 International Media Politics (Units: 4)

Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division standing.

Examination of how communication among states and non-state entities shapes international relations, from the perspective of various theoretical and epistemological approaches.
(This course is offered as I R 452, JOUR 452, and BECA 451. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

  • Social Justice

JOUR 469 Media on Media: Media Scandals and Journalism Ethics in Israel, the U.S., and U.K. (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: GE Area 1A/A2.

Legal, ethical, and normative questions in the work of journalists and media organizations are examined in case studies from Israel, the U.S., and the U.K. by analyzing the media's relationships with the political arena, the private sector, and security forces. Topics include libel suits, source protection, and advertising boycotts; appropriate means for monitoring and regulating the media; and the significance of media self-reflection and transparency in the digital age.
(This course is offered as JS 469, BECA 469, and JOUR 469. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 480 Audio Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; JOUR 226* and JOUR 300GW*, or BECA 231* and BECA 300GW* or equivalents.

Planning, reporting, production and publication of audio journalism. Conveying accurate and compelling reports using audio-based story forms. Examination of digital literacy and media analysis, story development and pitches, interview technique, field producing, scripting and transcribing, plus audio editing, production and publishing. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
(This course is offered as JOUR 480 and BECA 480. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

JOUR 495 Profiles (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 226* and JOUR 300GW* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Investigation and implementation of profile reporting and storytelling techniques, using a combination of multimedia tools of the students' choice: writing, photography, video and/or online interactivity to bring people's stories alive through keen observation, captivating dialogue, proper tone, effective structure and organization. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 500 Contemporary Magazines (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; or permission of the instructor.

Development and role of the contemporary magazine and the rise of specialized periodicals. Magazine start-ups, dynamics of editorial strategy and planning; editing, design, and short article writing. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 535 Photojournalism IV: Documentary Capstone (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 435* or equivalent with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Research and creation of a grant proposal and a crowdfunding proposal for a semester-long social documentary project. Creation of a thematic visual essay and a social media presence for the work. Students must provide their own equipment. Specialized equipment is available for short-term loan. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 536 Latina/o Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division standing.

Overview of U.S. Latina/x/o journalism from the mid-1800s to the present. Provides insight into the ways in which Latinas/x/os have used journalism as a way to engage in activism and center the experiences of Latina/x/o communities. [CSL may be available]
(This course is offered as LTNS 536 and JOUR 536. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

  • 6: Ethnic Studies
  • GE-F: Ethnic Studies

JOUR 575 Community Media (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: JOUR 221* and JOUR 300GW* or equivalents, or JOUR 223* with grades of C or better.

Gain experience producing stories for community news outlets, ethnic news outlets, hyperlocal sites, niched-oriented news in the Bay Area. Explore the value, relevance, and role of these alternative media publications. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 580 Environmental Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors and Environmental Studies majors; JOUR 300GW* or ENVS 450GW* or equivalents.

Examination and practice of environmental journalism through reading and analysis of selected examples along with research and reporting necessary for completion of short and long word, photo and multimedia stories. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 582 Social Media Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 221 and JOUR 300GW* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Examination and practice of news gathering, research and distribution through social media platforms. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 595 Magazine and Feature Writing (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 221 and JOUR 300GW* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Principles and techniques of magazine and feature writing, developing, researching, and writing factual articles. Markets and steps necessary to get published. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 605 Magazine Publication Laboratory (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor.

Production of digital and print editions of Xpress Magazine, including updates of the website and social accounts. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 609 Newspaper Publication Laboratory (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor.

Reporting, writing, editing, multimedia, photography and production of digital and/or print editions of Golden Gate Xpress. A grade of C or better is required for Journalism majors and minors. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 617 Advanced Journalism Internship (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors with JOUR 300GW* with a grade of C or better. Approved internship proposal required prior to the registration deadline. May not be taken concurrently with JOUR 605* and JOUR 609*.

Credit for an approved internship with employers in news, magazine, or online media outlets. Students document their work through reflection on experiences in journals, resume package preparation, and an online portfolio of work. (CR/NC only)

Course Attributes:

  • Internship Component Req./Opt.

JOUR 667 Seminar: Topics in Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 300GW* or equivalent with a grade of C or better; or permission of the department.

Advanced journalistic reporting and writing techniques to produce publishable works of journalism in specific topic areas such as international, business, sports, music, literary journalism, culture and food, and other timely topics. Fulfills the writing elective requirement. Topics to be specified in the class schedule. May be repeated when topics vary. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

Topics:

  1. Business Journalism
  2. Reporting the San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Reporting on Musical Performances and Performers
  4. Health and Science Reporting
  5. Sports Journalism
  6. Literary Journalism
  7. Advanced Reporting of Latino Communities
  8. International Reporting

JOUR 680 Advanced Multimedia Journalism (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 226 and JOUR 400* or equivalents with grades of C or better.

Explores and applies advanced storytelling technologies and methods to produce multimedia journalism projects across digital platforms. A grade of C or better required for Journalism majors and minors. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 695 Senior Seminar (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Journalism majors and minors; JOUR 395* or JOUR 400*; JOUR 605* or JOUR 609*; or equivalents all with grades of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Journalism publishing project applying skills and knowledge of the major. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

JOUR 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.

Intensive study and investigation of a selected problem under the supervision of an instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (CR/NC only)