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 2009
Lessons Learned in Public Image Management: An examination of public relations strategies employed by public agencies during Hurricane Katrina, Cassandra Keyse
Political Cartoons and Graphic Novels: A Study of Political and Social Commentary in Comics, Daniella Orihuela-Gruber
Methods for retaining and monetizing local audiences of an online-only news organization, Lauren Rabaino
An Analysis of How the American Cancer Society Uses Social Media, Carla Silvia