Overview

Key features

We engage our community using new technology and innovative methods in order to enlighten the public and monitor the powerful. Our students become committed and versatile professionals with a strong background in both journalism theory and practice.

California State University Sacramento's program emphasizes research, writing and editing for interactive media, and other courses necessary to prepare students for success in media-related jobs; it also includes courses that critically examine media as an institution.

Journalism majors write The State Hornet, a weekly print newspaper and daily multimedia publication.

A journalism degree prepares students for a variety of careers and graduate studies. Graduates work as journalists in a diverse range of media, as public relations representatives, and as communications staff for government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Writing
News Reporting
Style For Media Writers
Media Communication and Society
Data Journalism
Public Affairs Reporting
Journalism Law and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

High School Transcript
High School Diploma
English Proficiency Exam (only one is required; MyBest TOEFL score not accepted at this time)
Passport Biographical Page Copy
Financial Affidavit
Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Out-of-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: + $444.00 per unit

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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