The Journalism Department offers a professional program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with emphases in broadcasting, multimedia, news-editorial, and public relations. In addition to Journalism courses, units of general education and electives offer insight into government, natural and social sciences, economics, history, philosophy, the arts and other fields, helping to prepare graduates to meet assignments in the world community. Cal Poly Journalism graduates have reached positions of responsibility and authority nationally in corporations and media outlets, including major publications, networks, and affiliates. Founded in the 1920s, the department has thousands of alumni, with many holding high positions in print, broadcast, and public relations journalism for state and national organizations.
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Senior Projects from 2025
The Monday Manure, Zachary David Berston
Mustang Living: A Guide to Student Housing, Anna L. Casper
Senior Projects from 2024
Sports Broadcasting in 2024: Analyzing The Transition from Linear To Connected TV With An Emphasis on Sports Streaming, Noah Benjamin Holiber
Exploring Podcasting as a Medium for Sharing Modern Issues with College-Age Demographics, Arabel Grey Meyer
KCPR’s 2024 Audience Survey – Findings, Analysis, & Recommendations, Cayley A. O'Brien and Emily S. Tobiason
Examining the Impact of Journalism on the Comprehensibility and Accessibility of Scientific Literature, Izabella L. Slosberg
Senior Projects from 2023
An IMC Plan for the Blue Dolphin Company, a Local Nonprofit, Allison Evelyn Campbell
Learning Documentary Film Production by Doing, Erin Lucille Grasty
Examining the Effectiveness of the Mandatory Training on Relationship Violence Administered by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Sophia McDevitt
Maintaining Institutional Memory for Non-commercial College Radio Fundraising, Samantha K. Riordan
Senior Projects from 2022
The Future of Media, Social Media, and Sports Media, Garrett Kramer Brown
WAVZINE: Independent, Localized Cultural Journalism in the Digital Age, Jake Edward Davis
Cultivating Christian Community in a Post-COVID Era, Susie M. Lloyd
How It's Made: The Crime and Kombucha Podcast, Melissa Nemeth
Codes of Conduct in Student Media: An Analysis of Student Perceptions of Ethics Codes, Torstein A. Rehn
Poly Under Pandemic: A Pilot Survey Examining Cal Poly SLO’s Student Body During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Brett Vollrath
Senior Projects from 2021
A Podcast Designed to Discuss the Lives of Students, Faculty, and Alumni in the San Luis Obispo Community, Sienna Addison
Victoria's Secret, Rachel M. Granger
Cementing Precedence Amid Volatility: Updating the KCPR Operations Manual, Francisco A. Martinez
Female Representation in the Film Industry: Bringing Women In Film to Universities Around the Nation, Allison Mays
The Body Positive Project: Incorporating an Educational Body Image Program at Cal Poly, Maureen McNamara
Senior Projects from 2020
"The Hoof" Satire Column: Humorous Critiques for Student News Engagement, Hannah M. Benson
Cal Poly’s Journalism Department: An Analysis of Diversity and Inclusion, Sydney Gwenn Brandt
Desert Rats, Brendan Carretero