About Journalism

Accreditation

We are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, among eight in California and one of six in the California State University system.

As an accredited program we are bound to uphold eight journalism education standards:

1. The policies and practices ensure that we have a well-led, effective, and fairly administered working and learning environment.
2. A curriculum and instruction that enables students to learn the knowledge, competencies and values for preparing students to work in a diverse domestic and global society.
3. Regular assessment of student learning using direct and indirect measures that engage communication professionals and makes tangible improvements to curriculum and instruction.
4. Programs that fosters equal opportunity, respect for a range of points of view and provides participatory opportunity for all elements of society while educating culturally proficient communicators prepared for a global society.
5. A department that supports and evaluates a capable faculty with a balance of academic and professional credentials appropriate for the unit’s mission.
6. A department that provides students with the support and services that promote learning and ensure timely completion of their program of study.
7. Adequate resources to fulfill and sustain our mission.
8. Our faculty advance journalism and mass communication professions and fulfill obligations
   to our community, alumni and the public.

If at any time during the program you believe we are not living up to these standards, come to the chair’s office and let them know.

Journalism Rates Report

Prepared by: Office of Institutional Research
Date: July 12, 2024

1-Year Retention Rates

Journalism Graduation and Retention

Prepared by: Office of Institutional Research
Date: July 9, 2025

Journalism Rates Report

Prepared by: Office of Institutional Research
Date: July 9, 2025

1-Year Retention Rates