Sacramento State Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Journalism transfers starts with JOUR 20, JOUR 30 and JOUR 50; the full list is below.

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

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Journalism

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Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Sac State requirement.

Major Requirements

Sacramento State Journalism Major Preparation

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

Pre-major requirements

Courses listed

JOUR 20 Style for Media Writers
JOUR 30 News Writing

Courses listed

JOUR 50 Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
JOUR 55 Media Communication and Society

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sac State's own Journalism requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Journalism major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Journalism and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Journalism?

Sacramento State's Journalism major preparation includes JOUR 20, JOUR 30, JOUR 50 and JOUR 55. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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