California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2007-09 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Journalism Option:News-Editorial

Major Units:34-35

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
GE Area A [*1]	3	JOUR 101	3	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] Consider meeting the Ethnic and Non-Western requirement with GE. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area E	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
HIST 130 or POLS 155	3	GE Area D [*2]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
JOUR 260	3	JOUR 327	3	[*3] Formal minor required. Minors range from 18-30 units. 6 units must be upper division. See your major advisor for a list of recommended minors. Advising is mandatory for all Journalism majors every semester. Consult with your major adviser for specific information.
GE Area B	3	GE Area B	3
GE Area D [*2]	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
POLS 155 or HIST 130	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
Required Minor [*3]	3	Required Minor [*3]	3
		Required Minor [*3]	3
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	18

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
JOUR 321 - WP [*4]	3	JOUR 320	3	[*4] C- or better is required for the WP course.
JOUR Group A [*5]	3	JOUR 329	2
JOUR Group B [*5]	3	JOUR Group A [*5]	3
JOUR Group C [*5]	3	GE UD Theme	3
Required Minor [*3]	3	Required Minor [*3]	3
		Required Minor [*3]	3
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	17	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
JOUR 460 or 460H	3	GE UD Theme	3	[*5] See page 266 of the 2007-09 University Catalog for course selections.
JOUR Group B (2-3 units) [*5]	3	Minor or Elective [*3]	3
GE UD Theme	3	Minor or Elective [*3]	3
Minor or Elective [*3]	3	Elective [*3]	3
Minor or Elective [*3]	3	Elective (2-3 units) [*3]	2

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	14	124 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 5-18

Approved 3/6/2007