San Jose State University Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and JOUR 50; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Second course in english composition

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

JOUR 50 Navigating the News
MCOM 63 New Media
MCOM 72 Mass Communication and Society

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

JOUR 61 Writing for Print, Electronic and Online Media
JOUR 95 Beginning Digital News Photography

Also listed by SJSU

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

Major electives

MCOM 70 Visual Communication for Modern Media

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism?

San Jose State University's Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, JOUR 50, MCOM 63, MCOM 72 and JOUR 61, 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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