The California State University, Sacramento Journalism program educates its students in ethical, accurate, and compassionate storytelling. They become committed and versatile professionals with a strong background in both journalism theory and practice.

The program emphasizes research, writing and editing for interactive media, and other courses necessary to prepare students for success in media-related jobs; it also includes courses that critically examine media as an institution.

A journalism degree prepares students for a variety of careers and graduate studies. Graduates work as journalists in a diverse range of media, as public relations representatives, and as communications staff for government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations.