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 2020
Golden Photo and Media, Natalie Goldstein
A Screenplay for Bystander Intervention for Sexual Harassment Scenarios for College Students, Shanti Herzog
“Moderated”; How Facebook and YouTube Recreate the Meaning of the Societal Public Square, Dylan John Kreisman
Economic Barriers to Media Entrepreneurship and Media Plurality, Aidan Christopher McGloin
Public Perceptions of Incarceration and Rehabilitation: The Business of Private Prisons within Societal Values of America, Maile P. McPherson
Travel Big Spend Less, Jessica Sharpe
E-commerce and Web Design for Small Businesses: Using Blogs to Build Engaging Consumer Marketing, Emma N. Tomlin
Senior Projects from 2019
Girls Who Handle It: Transforming the Lives of College-Aged Women, Jordan Rae Delfs
Perceived Credibility of Radio News Broadcasters: An Analysis in Profit and Nonprofit Settings, Allison M. Gutwein
Investigative Journalism: Resolving the Current Challenges Facing the Industry, Veronica E. Juarez
Skyview Los Alamos Winemaker Pool Party Series 2019: Brand Reputation and Relationship Building through Special Events, Jessica A. McLin
Engaging High School Students Towards a Career in Cybersecurity, Caroline Rose Ster
Senior Projects from 2018
From Blog to Business: A Cycling Content Transition, Sean Michael Bird
Anxiety Rates in Cal Poly Students: Short Documentary and Literature Review on Prevalence, Causes and Treatment, Anabelle M. Carpenter
Bringing Awareness of Associated Students, Inc. Club Funding Opportunities to Cal Poly Clubs: Increasing Participation Through Public Relations, Abby Lee Cavanaugh
Evaluating the Potential for Social Change Through Fashion Blogging, Nina Anastasia Doering
25 Under 25 Film Fest, Michael Frank
The Effects of Organizational Philanthropic Movements and Related Public Relations Strategies, Gabriella C. Trapani
Senior Projects from 2017
Music Industry Sales: How streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL affect album sales, Gurpreet Bhoot
The Failure of News Media Agenda-Setting on Cannabis, Amanda Cranston
The Effects of Social Media on Public Consumption of News, Journalism and Relationship Building in Public Relations, Heather E. Fissel
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo’s new DREAM Center: Bringing Awareness and Increasing Student and Staff Outreach through Social Media, Brenda Itzel Garcia
Corporate Social Responsibility: An Analysis of its Impact on Large Companies and Society, Alexandra Marie Gray
Modernizing a Podcast Media Organization via Social and New Media Rebranding Methods, Randi A. Hair