Overview

The Journalism Major is offered by San Diego State University. Courses focus on factual and analytical writing; editing, producing, and designing content; history; communication law, theory and responsibility; and ethics in the news media.

Key Facts

You'll enroll in core classes on digital and social media, ethics and law, and research methods for professional communicators. Complement your in-class work with internships and service-learning projects in the community. Career opportunities for our graduates are diverse, including news agencies, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, digital and social media, book editing and publishing, freelance writing, industrial journalism, teaching, and communication research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Media in the Digital Age

Media Writing for Scientists

Media

Sports

Photojournalism
Power Digital Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism View 596 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Admission application through the Cal State Apply website (online)

A nonrefundable fee of $70

Unofficial transcripts

Your Social Security Number, if you have one.

Your citizenship status.

Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.

Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents income. If you are independent, then report your income.

International

Completion of high school/secondary level

SAT/ACT Tests

Tuition Fee

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International

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12600 USD per year during 48 months.
National

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12600 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8728 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8728 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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