Overview

A student in Political Science and Journalism may major either in Journalism or in Government-Journalism. A minor in Journalism is valuable to the student entering a career field in which journalism plays a role.

The Journalism graduate from California State University who wants to work for a newspaper should expect to serve an apprenticeship with a small newspaper before moving up to a metropolitan daily. Journalism graduates also work as magazine editors and writers, as publications employees in government agencies and associations, in broadcast journalism, and in public affairs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Writing
Media Communication and Society
Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
Public Policy Development
California State and Local Government
United States Presidency
Political Parties in America
United States Congress

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Political Science View 518 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

High School Transcript
GPA Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
Passport Biographical Page Copy
Financial Affidavit
Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6838 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6838 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $471.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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