Media, Communications and Journalism
Which degree is right for you?
Mass Communication and Journalism
Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
The Media, Communications and Journalism Department prepares students for professional media, communications and journalism careers. Blending theory, professional practice and hands-on learning, MCJ builds ethical leaders who can think critically, write well, create effective messages, solve problems and thrive in changing environments. Offers B.A. Degree.
Communication
Department Communication
The Department of Communication provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human communication through a balance of humanistic and scientific theory and research methods applied to real-life personal, professional, and public contexts. Students acquire the communication skills needed to work effectively in business, law, the communication professions, public advocacy, politics, education, and management. Offers B.A. degree.
Option Areas
Mass Communication and Journalism
Major
- Mass Communication and Journalism (37 units)
Options:- Advertising and public relations
- Broadcasting and digital journalism
- Film annd media arts
Minors
- Advertising and Public Relations (18 units)
- Film and Media Arts (21 units)
- Mass Communication and Journalism (18 units)
- Media Arts (20-21 units)
Communication
Major
- Communication (42 units)
Minors
- Communication (21 units)
Credential/Certificates
Mass Communication and Journalism
- Broadcast Meteorology
- Filmmaking
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Spanish Media Production
- Studio Production
Communication
- Teacher credential program with the Department of English.
Student Involvement
Mass Communication and Journalism
- The Collegian (student-run newspaper)
- Fresno State Focus (student-run TV news)
- KFSR 90.7 FM / Fresno State Student Webcast
- Media, Communications and Journalism Internships
- PR & video projects for community benefit organizations
- Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
- TALK PR (student-run PR firm)Multimedia Production Service
Communication
- Communication Internships
- Barking Bulldogs Debate Team
- Forensics (Individual Events Speech Competition)
- Peach Blossom Oral Interpretation Festival
- TEDxFresnoState (student-run conference)
Examples of Courses Offered
Mass Communication and Journalism
- Advertising and PR campaigns
- Applied Media Research
- Audio Production
- Broadcast & Online News Writing
- Corporate Video Production
- Editing for Digital Journalism
- Filmmaking
- Film Theory
- Media Law and Ethics
- Media Literacy
- Media Performance
- Multimedia & Mobile Journalism
- News Writing
- Photojournalism
- PR and Advertising Agency
- PR Writing
- Publication Design
- Radio Reporting & Podcasting
- Reporting
- Scriptwriting
- Sports Reporting
- Studio Production
- TV/Multimedia News Reporting and Production
- News Video Production
Communication
- Argumentation
- Business and Professional Speaking
- Communication and Conflict
- Communication and Learning
- Communication of Science and Tech.
- Communication Research Methods
- Debate and Forensics
- Environmental Communication
- Family Communication
- Freedom of Speech
- Gender Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership in Groups and Organizations
- Organizational Communication
- Persuasion
- Rhetorical Theory
- Small Group Communication
Examples of Career Paths
Mass Communication and Journalism
- Advertising professionals (in-house and agency, sales, account management, creative, etc.)
- Commercial video producers
- Director
- Documentarian
- Filmmaker
- Multimedia journalist (MMJ)
- News anchor
- News/Sports producer
- Photographer (news, commercial, etc.)
- Public relations practitioner (agency, corporate, government, non-profit, etc.)
- News reporter
- Screenwriter
- Sports anchor/reporter
- TV studio & field production (director/TD/camera/audio/graphics)
Communication
- Communication consulting and training
- HR specialists
- Lawyers
- Leadership and motivational speaking
- Ministers
- Political campaign directors
- Politicians
- Professors
- Public advocacy (social movements, non-profit, government)
- Sales
- Speech writers
- Teachers
Connect
Mass Communication and Journalism
Office: McKee Fisk, Room 235
Office Phone: 559.278.2087
Prof. Faith Sidlow, Chair
Communication
Office: Speech Arts, Room 15
Office Phone: 559.278.2826
Prof. Diane Blair, Chair