Overview
- 120 total units to complete degree
- Minimum 39 units in the major (48 units maximum)
- 42 of upper-division units total
- Minor (or dual-major) required
- Elective credit to reach 120/42 may be required
Journalism Requisites
The following are required to enroll in JOUR 203, 204, and 205 (Fall 2022).
- B or better in ENGL 101, 102 or 109H
- C or better in MATH 107, 112; or LING 123, PHIL 110
- C or better in JOUR 105 - this course is taken during your first semester as a journalism major.
- Overall UA GPA of 2.5 or higher
General Education Requirements
The General Education curriculum described below applies to all students who matriculate in Fall 2022 or beyond.
UNIV 101 - Introduction to the General Education Experience
1 unit, 1 course
Not required for Incoming Transfer Students
Exploring Prospectives
4 courses, 12 units
- Humanist
- Natural Scientist
- Social Scientist
Building Connections
3 courses, 9 units
UNIV 301 - General Education Portfolio
1 unit, 1 course
Not required for Incoming Transfer Students
Journalism Major - 39 units
These requirements are for the 2022-23 catalog year. If your catalog year is before 2020, please talk to your undergraduate adviser about your degree requirements.
Putting it Together
Take one course:
Professional Practice
Take one course:
Journalism Electives
Take four electives:
Please see your adviser for planning, as not all courses are offered each semester.