Overview

At a time when media (print, telephone, television, Internet), modes of communication (oral, written, visual), and contexts (face-to-face, public, and organizational) converge in our careers and daily lives. The Communication - Multimedia Journalism programme at California State University East Bay covers this interrelated spectrum of today's communication in new and traditional forms. We also offer an undergraduate Minor in Communication.

Career Opportunities

Our students have completed internships and launched their careers at a wide range of top companies and organizations, including in the tech sector, public relations, journalism and media production, professional sports, and non-profit groups. Students also go on to complete master’s and doctoral graduate programmes.

Our graduates work at recognizable organizations such as Autodesk, Meta, Google, X, Oracle, Linkedin, Apple, Disney, Kaiser Permanente, KTVU, The Springhill Company, Archetype, Museum of Children’s Arts, Institute For The Future, Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants, San Diego FC, and much more. We have alumni working in international settings such as in China , Vietnam, India, Japan, Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Romania, Libya, Afghanistan,

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Theories

Argumentation and Advocacy

Visual Communication and Culture

Persuasion Theory and Practice

Quantitative Communication Research Methods

Qualitative Communication Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 907 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18649 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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