Cal State Long Beach Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Journalism transfers starts with JOUR 110, JOUR 120 and JOUR 240; the full list is below.
35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Journalism Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Journalism major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- JOUR 110 Mass Media and Society
- JOUR 120 News Writing and Ethics
- JOUR 240 Multimedia Storytelling
Complete 15 units from these
- JOUR 104 Social Media Communication
- JOUR 160 Understanding News Media
- JOUR 180 Is it Real or Is it AI? AI, Algorithms and Media
- JOUR 270 Principles of Public Relations
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Journalism major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Journalism (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Journalism?
Cal State Long Beach's Journalism major preparation includes JOUR 110, JOUR 120, JOUR 240, JOUR 104, JOUR 160 and JOUR 180, 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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