Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 45

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.

To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
GE Area 1A: English Composition 1		3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 3A: Arts		3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2		3
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor 3,4		3
	Units	15
Second Semester
JOUR 205	Social Impact of Journalism (Major Core, GE 3B)	3
JOUR 221	Newswriting (Major Core)	3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 5		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 6		3-4
	Units	15-16
Third Semester
JOUR 226	Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (Major Core)	3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 6		3-4
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor - Take Two 3,4		6
	Units	15-16
Fourth Semester
JOUR 250	Deadline Journalism (Major Core)	3
GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies		3
U.S. and California Government		3
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor - Take Two 3,4		6
	Units	15
Fifth Semester
JOUR 300GW	Reporting - GWAR (Major Core)	3
JOUR 304	Cultural Diversity and News Media (Major Core, AERM, SJ)	3
JOUR 310	Journalism Ethics (Major Core, GE 3UD)	3
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts		3
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor 3,4		3
	Units	15
Sixth Semester
JOUR 307	News Media Law (Major Core)	3
JOUR 400	Video Journalism (Major Core)	3
Writing Course 7		3
Minor (12-28 units) 4		3
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor 3,4		3
	Units	15
Seventh Semester
Select One (Major Practicum):		3
JOUR 605	Magazine Publication Laboratory
JOUR 609	Newspaper Publication Laboratory
Minor (12-28 units) 4		3
Journalism Elective (6 units) 8		3
Multimedia Course 9		3
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Units	15
Eighth Semester
Capstone 10		3
Journalism Elective (6 units) 8		3
Minor (12-28 units) - Take Two 4		6
Complementary Studies or SF State Studies or University Elective or Minor 3,4		3
	Units	15
	Total Units	120-122

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).

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Complementary Studies
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism must complete a minor or certificate (12-unit minimum) to fulfill the Complementary Studies Requirement.

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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.

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill B3 if not already satisfied.

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Writing (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

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Electives (6 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

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Multimedia (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

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Senior Capstone (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.