Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism - Broadcast/Multiplatform Journalism Option
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
Broadcast journalism students learn the importance of producing responsible news coverage while maintaining strong ethical standards. Our program’s core focuses on teaching the principles of storytelling through video, audio, and powerful writing. Our students learn through their experiences, which include producing content for television, radio, and digital platforms in English and Spanish.
Affiliations
The MCJ department is a member of the Broadcast Education Association and the California News Publishers Association. Student organizations include chapters of the American Advertising Federation, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, The California College Media Association, Kappa Tau Alpha (a national journalism scholarship society), and the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Facilities
Students in the MCJ department get hands-on experience in a professional television studio with high-definition multi-cam capabilities. Other laboratory experiences include digital research and writing; field video production; still photography; photo, video, and audio editing; and publication design with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Curriculum
Majors must complete a minimum of 37 semester units of mass communication and journalism courses with a grade of C or better in each course. Students will take 19 units of MCJ core courses and 18 units of courses in their selected option.
1. Major requirements (37 units)
MCJ Core Courses: MCJ 2, MCJ 15, MCJ 40, MCJ 164, MCJ 171, and MCJ 199 (19 units)
Broadcast/Multiplatform Journalism Option Requirements
MCJ 14, MCJ 102W, MCJ 121, MCJ 124, MCJ 126 (15 units)
Choose one course: MCJ 17, MCJ 123, MCJ 125, MCJ 129 (3 units)
2. General Education requirements (49 units)
It is recommended that students take MCJ courses as part of their GE package (MCJ 1 and MCJ 175 or MCJ 178)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Broadcast/multiplatform journalism option students are required to take MCJ 102W to satisfy their UDWS requirement. It is recommended that students take an MCJ course for their MI (MCJ 176 or MCJ 179)
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total (120 units)
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.
Career Opportunities
Broadcast journalism graduates are now reporters, producers, and anchors at local and national radio and television stations. Other alumni have embarked on careers at technology and social media companies including Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Banjo.
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