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 2021
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
Does the Press Have a Right to be Wrong?: Fake News, Press Freedom, and Defamation Law in 2021, Nathan T. Danielson
A Year After Blackface: Where Are We Now? A Mustang News Campus Climate Special Edition, Quinn Augusta Fish
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