2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Journalism and Public Relations
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Department Chair: Gwen Shaffer
Social Media: Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
Faculty: Monica Almeida, Jesús Ayala, Jolyn Brookes, Matthew Bunker, Worapron Chanthapan, Krista Coriaty, Emma Daugherty, Aaron Day, Melissa Evans, Holly Ferris, Jennifer Fleming, Jacqueline Garcia, John Gonzales, Todd Henneman, Ashley Hopkins, Barikisu Issaka, Robin Jones, Christopher Karadjov, Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, Akira Kumamoto, Peter Larsen, Madeleine Liseblad, Gary Metzker, Scott Moss, Gabreila Mungarro, Jennifer Newton, Amanda Parsons, Danny Paskin, Sona Patel, Teresa Puente, Isis Roberts, Steve Rohr, Elizabeth Sanchez, James Williams
Administrative Support Coordinator: Nesha Saucier
Administrative Assistant: Arleth Rodriguez Maciel
Technology Instructional Assistant: Greg Diaz
Career Possibilities
Journalist • Public Relations Specialist • Digital Content Creator • Editor • Marketing Communications Professional • Multimedia Storyteller • Newsfluencer • Publicist • Editor • Photojournalist • Reporter • Social Media Manager • Television Producer • Sports Writer • Designer • Photographer • Special Events Coordinator • Newscaster • Copy Writer • Critic • Technical Writer • Proofreader • Communications Manager • Public Information Officer • Strategic Communications Expert • Magazine Writer • Podcaster
Introduction
The Department of Journalism & Public Relations, offers undergraduate programs that prepare students for careers in journalism, public relations and related fields. Students take courses that provide a strong theoretical foundation as well as hands-on training in the skills they need to be successful communications professionals. Both of the department’s majors, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
Throughout their coursework, journalism and public relations students can work as writers, editors, reporters, producers, designers and photographers at campus media affiliated with the department: Long Beach Current (formerly Daily Forty-Niner), DIG Magazine, ENYE, and Beach TV News (BTVN). Students can also serve as account supervisors, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, event planners and social media managers during internships, as part of the student-run PR agency “Azul” or as members of the Bateman Case Study Competition Team. The Bateman Case Study Competition is the most prestigious national collegiate contest for public relations students.
The department is home to several active student organizations including: National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The department also sponsors special events for students, including JPR Internship Week and Journalism and Public Relations Day.
All majors are required to complete at least one internship. Internship opportunities are abundant in Southern California. Students in search of internships and professional development workshops such as resume writing and interview preparation can utilize the department’s internship resources along with the resources of the CSULB Career Development Center.
ProgramsUndergraduate DegreesMinorCoursesJournalism and Public Relations
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