Journalism Certificate

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The certificate program requires students to complete a 4-unit course in the summer and then complete 16 units during the fall semester, for a total of 20 units.

Course Requirements (20 Units)

JOUR 505 The Practice: Journalism’s Evolution as a Profession Units: 1
JOUR 528 Summer Digital Journalism Immersion Units: 4
JOUR 531L Fall Digital Journalism Immersion Units: 4
JOUR 553 Coding and Programming for Storytelling Units: 2
JOUR 560 Seminar in Mass Communication Law Units: 2
JOUR 599 Special Topics Units: 2, 3, 4
Plus 5 approved elective units.

Note:

*Students should enroll in the section titled “Special Assignment Reporting” of JOUR 599 .