Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – JOUR Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Roadmap
This is a sample roadmap for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in the current Bulletin year with an AA-T in Journalism. Three units in the major (JOUR 221) and all lower-division GE requirements have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 30 units minimum at the upper-division level; to include the following:
University-Wide Requirements: 9-15 Units
- American Institutions (0-6 units): US History, US Government, California State and Local Government requirements if not completed prior to transfer.
- Upper-Division GE Areas 2UD/5UD, 3UD, and 4UD (9 units): Courses required for the major may double-count if approved for UD GE.
- Students entering this major with an approved ADT are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements.
- Complementary Studies: Consult with a department advisor on how transfer units and/or SF State units can be applied to ensure degree completion within 60 units.
Journalism Major: 42 Units
JOUR 221 met in transfer
- Core: Equity (12 units)
- Core: Skills (12 units)
- Advanced Courses (6 units)
- Electives (6 units)
- Practicum (3 units)
- Capstone (3 units)
University Electives: 0 or More Units
Depends on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State - some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g., UD GE and the major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 205 | Social Impact of Journalism (Major Core, GE 3B) | 3 |
| JOUR 304 | Cultural Diversity and News Media (Major Core, AERM, SJ) | 3 |
| Minor (12-28 units) 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| JOUR 226 | Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (Major Core) | 3 |
| JOUR 300GW | Reporting - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| JOUR 307 | News Media Law (Major Core) | 3 |
| JOUR 310 | Journalism Ethics (Major Core, GE 3UD) | 3 |
| Minor (12-28 units) 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| JOUR 250 | Deadline Journalism (Major Core) | 3 |
| JOUR 400 | Video Journalism (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Practicum): | 3 | |
| Magazine Publication Laboratory | ||
| Newspaper Publication Laboratory | ||
| Writing Course 2 | 3 | |
| Multimedia Course 3 | 3 | |
| US History if not met in transfer | 0-3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Capstone 4 | 3 | |
| Minor (12-28 units) - Take Two 1 | 6 | |
| Advanced Journalism Elective (6 units) - Take Two 5 | 6 | |
| U.S. and California Government if not met in transfer | 0-3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
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Minor or Certificate (12-28 units)
A Journalism major must complete a minor or certificate (12-unit minimum) alongside their bachelor's degree. Completion requires students to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students should consult with an academic adviser in Journalism to determine a minor or certificate that meets their interests and professional goals. Please see the specific minor page in this bulletin for information about requirements.- 2
Writing (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
Multimedia (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 4
Senior Capstone (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 5
Electives (6 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.