Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Journalism transfers starts with JOUR 2201, JOUR 1102 and JOUR 2203; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Journalism Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Journalism major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Complete all of these
- JOUR 2201 News Media and Democracy
- JOUR 1102 Introduction to Journalism
- JOUR 2203 News Reporting and Writing
- JOUR 2219 Mass Media in a Cross-Cultural Society
- JOUR 2228 Media, Self and Society
- JOUR 2285 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
Support courses
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 1000 Statistical and Data Literacy
- STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods
- STAT 1210 Business Statistics I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Journalism major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Journalism and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Journalism?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Journalism major preparation includes JOUR 2201, JOUR 1102, JOUR 2203, JOUR 2219, JOUR 2228 and JOUR 2285, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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