Overview

The Journalism program from Humboldt State University prepares students for graduate or law school.

Our classes are small, which allows us to give students our individual attention. We provide effective mentoring, advising and career counseling. We guide our students through their university career because we want them to succeed.

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with two areas of concentration: news and public relations.

In our skills courses, students gain experience gathering, writing and producing the news.

Freshmen majors get immediate hands-on training and can play music or deliver the news on the student radio station KRFH.net. More advanced radio production students can apply to the on-campus National Public Radio Station KHSU-FM. Students can write for the student newspaper The Lumberjack, Osprey magazine or JournAlum. Our television workshop students produce video programs that air on local television.

Career

Our faculty have major media experience. We are equipped to teach the latest digital technologies and traditional journalism skills. Our strong ties to media professionals and successful alumni help our students land jobs and internships. We help our students build a solid portfolio and resume to show potential employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communication

Beginning Reporting

Journalism Tools

Photojournalism & Photoshop

Digital Design

Radio Production

KRFH Workshop

Video Production

El Leñador Newspaper

Mass Media & Popular Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online at Cal State Apply

Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

8250 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Arcata

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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