San Francisco State University Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Journalism transfers starts with JOUR 205, JOUR 221 and JOUR 226; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU 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

San Francisco State University Journalism Major Preparation

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

Core

Required

JOUR 205 Social Impact of Journalism

Skills requirements

Complete all of these

JOUR 221 Newswriting
JOUR 226 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JOUR 250 Deadline Journalism

Also listed by SFSU

SFSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Electives

JOUR 235 Photojournalism I
JOUR 223 Bilingual English and Spanish Newswriting

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have a Journalism major for transfer students?

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Journalism (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Journalism?

San Francisco State University's Journalism major preparation includes JOUR 205, JOUR 221, JOUR 226 and JOUR 250. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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