(2005) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1985, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1997, University of Texas at Austin.

(2012) Professor of Journalism. B.A., University of Notre Dame; J.D., Loyola Law School Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

(2011) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1988, M.A. 2007, Ed.D. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

(2004) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1985, M.A. 2003, M.F.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

(2000) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1974, California State University, Fresno; M.A. 2005, California State University, Northridge.

(2007) Department Chair of Journalism; Professor in Journalism. B.A. 1981, Bradford College; M.S. 1985, Lesley College; M.A. 2005; Ph.D. 2011, Pacifica Graduate Institute.

(2000) Lecturer Emeritus in Journalism. B.A. 1972, M.A. 1973, University of Michigan; M.A. 1978, Ph.D. 1979, University of Southern California.

(2016) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2000, Brown University; M.A. 2009, University of Southern California.

(2015) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1989, Ohio University; M.A. 2011, Syracuse University.

(1976) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.A. 1969, University of Connecticut; M.S. 1970, University of Illinois; Ph.D. 1976, Syracuse University.

(2002) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.A. 1975, San Diego State University; M.A. 2005, California State University, Northridge.

Not open to students with credit in CTVA 100. Survey and analysis of newspapers, books, magazines, radio, television, popular music, movies, advertising, public relations, the Internet and emerging technologies. Examines media history and economics, as well as their roles, rights and impact in contemporary society. Particular emphasis on media literacy, critical thinking, research and writing. …

This first-year seminar introduces the Journalism department’s traditions and expectations, as well as resources and opportunities to help students as they move through the major. Students will meet faculty, get to know campus media operations, clubs and career options and learn about the program’s writing, ethics and other academic standards. (Credit/No Credit only)

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Keyboard, typing proficiency. Corequisite: JOUR 110L. Basic news gathering and writing. Includes interviewing, speech/meeting coverage, preparing news copy, and traditional- and electronic-information gathering as applied to news decision making. Introduces ethics as part of developing news judgment and learning the values practiced by professional …

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L. Corequisite: JOUR 210L. Continuation of news reporting, with coverage of public affairs beats, including police, courts and government. Writing primarily in print, but also in broadcast news, online news and public relations formats. Ethics emphasized. Off-campus reporting and statistical journalism included. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L. Recommended Preparatory Courses: JOUR 100, JOUR 250. An introduction to multimedia storytelling and online news production. Techniques for gathering, reporting and producing news using digital and social media. Legal and ethical issues in digital media and other emerging journalistic practices.

Survey of the most significant techniques and examples of visual communication in the mass media, including social media and the Internet, newspapers, magazines, photography, typography, graphic design, animation, television, cinema and advertising. Particular emphasis on critical thinking, visual and cultural literacy, and on the perception of visual media messages and their impact on culture and …

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in the lower division writing requirement. Practical approach to public relations, including its history, career paths, campaign planning process, theory and methods. Includes concepts of planning and executing effective strategies, integrating message design and distribution.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Feature reporting and long-form storytelling, including the use of digital media and digital media platforms. Analysis and application of the practice and aesthetics of narrative journalism, the techniques of in-depth reporting, and an emphasis on the newer forms of explanatory storytelling.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Broadcast news writing, radio reporting and producing of live and recorded daily newscasts and other programming. Use of digital tools and emerging practices in class and in the KCSN Newsroom. 6 hours of classroom and lab activity.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225 and JOUR 250. Students in this advanced digital-media class will learn to produce text, audio, video and social media to create and disseminate digital stories and engage audiences across multiplatforms.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Television news writing, editing and producing. Developing news judgment, ethics and newsroom skills. Editing and writing to video, anchoring. Students produce weekly newscasts, followed by discussion and critique. 4 hours of classroom and lab activity.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L and JOUR 255. Intensive writing instruction, integrating a variety of public relations techniques using a journalistic tone for a diverse audience.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225; Students are required to have access to a camera and laptop. Technical, aesthetic, ethical and legal aspects of photojournalism. Emphasis on the production of narrative still images, using digital platforms for editing and dissemination.

Prerequisite: JOUR 255. Recommended Preparatory: JOUR 341. Plan, design and implement a comprehensive public relations campaign, including conducting research and evaluating results.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: JOUR 100. Analysis of news and information. Development of news literacy skills to evaluate sources, bias, opinion, transparency and other attributes. First Amendment, culture of journalism, participatory media and democracy. Regular written assignments required. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (I.C.) …

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines media representation of gender and sexual identity and ways in which the media culture shapes gender roles, expectations, and stereotypes. Particular emphasis on applying critical thinking, research and writing skills to analyze gendered portrayals, policies and practices in television, film, magazines, music, video games, news, advertising, …

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of media portrayals and audience perceptions of racial, ethnic and sociopolitical groups, and the roles and responsibilities of mainstream and specialty media in a democratic society. Particular emphasis on applying critical thinking, research and writing skills to analyze media policies and practices and on developing strategies …

The course is a survey of Latino-oriented and Spanish-language news media and of the news coverage of Latinos and Spanish-language communities. The course provides students with a general understanding of contemporary Spanish-speaking and Latino communities. Conducted in English.

Prerequisites: JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Engagement and multimedia journalism skills, including in-depth reporting, social media and online surveys. Analysis of demographics, community institutions and social issues, to generate engagement with diverse communities with media. Creation of critically informed, visual representations.

Prerequisites: Completion of lower division writing requirement. Upper division standing required. Not available for those with credit in JOUR 400. This course offers an opportunity to examine the freedom of the press, a critical institution of the U.S. democracy, using a comparative-historical approach. Students learn how to analyze free-press issues central to understanding American institutions …

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 395C. Radio and television news reporting and production. Emphasizes the development of professional broadcast skills necessary to work as a team under deadline pressure, and the evolution of ethical news judgment, particularly in choosing news stories and sources. 6 hours of …

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 395B. Radio and television news reporting and production. Emphasizes the development of professional broadcast skills necessary to work as a team under deadline pressure, including the evolution of ethical news judgment, particularly in choosing news stories and sources. 2 hours lecture.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 350, and JOUR 325. Corequisite JOUR 397C. Advised work on the department’s student newspaper. Students create content as multimedia journalists for The Sundial digital and print editions. Emphasizes the development of professional journalism skills to work under deadline pressure and employing ethical news judgment, …

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 350 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 397B. Advised work on the department’s student newspaper. Students create content as multimedia journalists for The Sundial digital and print editions. Emphasizes the development of professional journalism skills to work under deadline pressure and employing ethical news judgment, …

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 255 and JOUR 341. Corequisite: JOUR 398C. Hands-on experience for students to conduct professional-level public relations activities on behalf of Agency 398’s nonprofit clients, including social media management, event planning, production of press releases along with other media materials. 6 hours of activity per week required.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 255 and JOUR 341. Corequisite: JOUR 398B. Hands-on experience for students to conduct professional-level public relations activities on behalf of Agency 398’s nonprofit clients, including social media management, event planning, production of press releases along with other media materials. 2 hours lecture.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing required. Not available for students with credit in JOUR 390. Examination of laws and ethics that provide the liberties, rights and responsibilities of the media and others in the digital era. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 315. Researching, reporting, writing and producing investigative stories on societal, governmental and scientific issues for print, broadcast or online media. Ethical issues, problems, traditional techniques and technological approaches to investigative journalism. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Reporting, writing, editing and producing for television news. Fundamentals of television news field reporting, writing, researching, interviewing and editing complete narrative packages. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315. Advanced journalism students report, write and produce On Point, a weekly news and public affairs multiplatform program that explores diverse current and in-depth topics and issues for a local audience. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 341. One of the most important functions in public relations is the management function. This course focuses on the management of constituents, customers, journalists and media. Includes public relations theory and analysis of historical and contemporary case studies. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 415. Reporting, writing, editing, anchoring and producing television newscasts for airing on cable or television. Students produce weekly newscasts in a professional environment, followed by critique and discussion. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours of classroom and lab activity.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 350. Advanced instruction in the techniques and ethics of photojournalism. Emphasis on reporting and narrative construction for the photojournalist. Includes the production of picture stories, photo essays and the preparation of a professional portfolio. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 350. Production course that guides the student to a discovery and use of the principles of investigation and reporting on a subject in depth. Production of photographic images are supported by a survey of the major journalistic documentary projects in still photography. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225 and JOUR 310. Principles, problems and techniques of magazine editing and design; production of department magazine; and nonfiction article research and writing. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours of scheduled classroom and lab activity required.

Prerequisites: Upper division level of Spanish-language; JOUR 210/L or instructor approval. The course will guide students in the methods and styles of reporting and writing in Spanish for print and broadcast. It will prepare students to take part in the Journalism Department’s media practica. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.

Study of news media systems and the influence of government, economics, culture and propaganda on international news practices. Examines the role of multinational media organizations. Available for graduate credit.

Study of the development and influence of the news media in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Examines social, economic, cultural, technological and political influences on news media development. Special attention to dominant media personalities. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 315 or JOUR 341. Supervised employment, field study or on-the-job training in contemporary news media and public relations operations. AEE and BEE must be taken together and the combination can be taken only once. Available for graduate credit. (Credit/No Credit only)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing required. Advanced research, writing and reporting of selected journalistic styles and/or subject matter. Ethical issues, problems, traditional techniques and technological approaches are integral segments of each selected topic. Subject content will change from semester to semester. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: One year of appropriate coursework in Journalism. Experimental courses in journalism, with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: Graduating senior standing. Capstone course for Journalism majors, usually taken the final semester before graduation. Individual, supervised study in selected areas of students’ interest, resulting in completion of a capstone portfolio project.

Independent Study

Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status. Extended analysis of the theories which inform the study of mass communication. The course focus is on contemporary theories but is grounded in a historical understanding of the development of theory in the field.

The Department of Journalism strives to prepare its students to become well-educated, principled citizens, who are capable of initiating careers as skilled journalists, public relations practitioners and other related communication professionals. Vision Statements Students Learn to be excellent writers and communicators who tell factual stories in a variety of forms and platforms for a diverse public and …

Journalism prioritizes practical knowledge, experiential learning and media literacy. In this area of interest, students apply the skills they attain in their courses to their positions as journalists in digital and bilingual news operations at The Sundial and El Nuevo Sol, respectively, as well as the Pop-Up Newsroom, SCENE Magazine, and other mediums. Students in the Journalism, B.A. may not …

The Broadcast option provides students with training comparable to an entry-level professional position in news and digital media by teaching them to write, edit, report, produce and anchor for campus-based news operations covering the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and beyond. Operations include television and digital newscasts, such as Matador News, On Point (multimedia …

The Public Relations option teaches theory, but it also focuses on how to apply learning to “real world” situations, involving corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the entertainment industry. Students learn about crisis and strategic communications, audience analysis and social and emerging media as they develop public relations and marketing strategies and plans for clients …

The Journalism minor is designed to enhance career options for students in a wide variety of disciplines, such as political science, sociology, English, languages, ethnic studies, history, anthropology, and gender and women’s studies. Minors complete 9 units of required courses and at least 9 units of elective courses. They also are allowed to follow an …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A. 2024 Journalism, B.A. 2025 Journalism, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Lower-division courses equivalent to JOUR 100 and JOUR 110/L completed as part of the AA-T in Journalism. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Journalism, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 131 …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Journalism, B.A. 2023 Journalism, B.A. 2024 Journalism, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE C1 Arts 3 …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A. 2024 Journalism, B.A. 2025 Journalism, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Journalism, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets CARQ Lifelong Learning Campus Requirement) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 3A Arts 3 Electives 5 Total 15 YEAR 1: 2nd Semester …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2025 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option All lower division GE completed. Lower-division courses equivalent to JOUR 100 and JOUR 110/L completed as part of the AA-T in Journalism. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. Transfer Year 1: …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MATH …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2023 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option 2025 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Journalism, B.A./Broadcast Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets CARQ Lifelong Learning Campus Requirement) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 3A Arts 3 Electives 5 Total 13 YEAR 1: 2nd …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2025 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option All lower division GE completed. Lower-division courses equivalent to JOUR 100 and JOUR 110/L completed as part of the AA-T in Journalism. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2023 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets GE E Lifelong Learning) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2024 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option 2025 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Journalism, B.A./Public Relations Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units JOUR 100 (meets CARQ Lifelong Learning Campus Requirement) 3 JOUR 104 1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 3A Arts 3 Electives 5 Total 15 YEAR 1: …

(2023) Assistant Professor of Journalism. B.S. 1984, Universidad lberoamericana; M.S. 1989, American University; B.S. 2000, Universidad lberoamericana.

(2008) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2000, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 2007, Washington State University.

(1983) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.S. 1972, M.S. 1975, Southern Illinois University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Iowa.

(2018) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2015, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg.

(1992) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.A. 1965, University of Southern California; M.A. 1997, California State University, Northridge.

The graduate program in Mass Communication allows for development of individual professional skills to produce digital media content, and it also focuses on evaluation of media performance, using analytic and research techniques that culminate in a Thesis, Graduate Project or Comprehensive Examination. Additional information regarding classification standing is available under Graduate Programs.

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Scope and methods of research in mass communication, including review of literature, statement of research problem, research design, collection and analysis of data and information, and writing the research report.

Prerequisite: Graduate status in the Mass Communication program. Students acquire and apply professional journalism practices that may include visualizing and analyzing data sets, investigative reporting, long-form reporting and other in-depth research techniques.

Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Analysis of books, journal articles and other reviews that deal with contemporary mass communication.

Prerequisite: MCOM 600. Extended application of research and evaluation techniques as used in mass communication research to describe the quality of news media performance.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Mass Communication. Multimedia Journalism is a skills-based class in which students learn how to produce mobile digital content for journalism projects using personal technology devices.

Prerequisite: MCOM 600. Instruction and individualized guidance in the preparation of thesis or project proposals, including introduction, literature review and methodology.

Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor. Advanced examination of selected topics in journalism and mass communication, with course content to be determined by department faculty.

Directed Graduate Research

Written and oral examination in the major field (Mass Communication) and two specified fields selected with the approval of the Graduate Committee. One of those specialized fields may be outside the Department of Journalism.

Prerequisites: MCOM 690; Approval of sponsor.

Prerequisites: MCOM 600; Approval of sponsor.

The Public Relations minor focuses on how to apply learning to “real world” situations, involving corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the entertainment industry. Students learn about crisis and strategic communications, audience analysis and social and emerging media as they prepare to create public relations strategies and plans for their industry of focus. Not available …

(1981) Vice Provost Emeritus; Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.A. 1967, Queens College; M.S.J. 1968, Northwestern University; Ph.D. 1991, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2008) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.A. 1991 Universidad de Lima, Peru; M.A. 1996, Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mexico; Ph.D. 2006, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

(1984) Professor Emeritus of Journalism. B.S. 1970, Boston University; J.D. 1983, Catholic University Law School.

(1993) Lecturer Emeritus in Journalism. B.A. 1991, Regents College, State University of New York.

The interdisciplinary minor in Spanish-Language Journalism prepares students to report on Spanish-speaking and Latino communities, and to report on those communities for Spanish-language and English-language media. The minor helps students to better understand both Spanish-language and Latino media and Spanish-language and Latino communities. Contact the advisor, José Luis Benavides, at (818) 677-7242. This minor is available …

(2001) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1984, University of Virginia; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, University of Washington.

(2016) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2008, Renmin University of China; M.S. 2012, Iowa State University; Ph.D. 2016, University of South Carolina.