Cal State Northridge Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Journalism transfers starts with JOUR 100, JOUR 104 and JOUR 110; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Journalism

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Journalism Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Journalism major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

JOUR 100 Mass Communication
JOUR 104 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 110 News Reporting I
JOUR 110L News Reporting I Lab
JOUR 210 News Reporting II
JOUR 210L News Reporting II Lab
JOUR 225 Multimedia Storytelling
JOUR 250 Visual Communication

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Northridge have a Journalism major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Northridge 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 Northridge for Journalism?

Cal State Northridge's Journalism major preparation includes JOUR 100, JOUR 104, JOUR 110, JOUR 110L, JOUR 210 and JOUR 210L, 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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