Journalism

Journalists are on the frontline of history as it unfolds in real-time, providing accurate and balanced accounts of the news and events that define our communities. 

If you want to be a part of this vital and exciting profession, join the Fresno City College Journalism program.

Through hands-on training and real-world experience, the Journalism program helps students develop the necessary writing, multimedia, and critical-thinking skills to advance their education or join the profession.

The Journalism program is also home to The Rampage, an award-winning student-run newspaper that gives students experience running all aspects of a news organization. Rampage alumni have gone on to enjoy successful careers in newsrooms across the country.

Students take a variety of in-person and online courses including “News Writing,” “Multimedia Production,” “Introduction to Mass Communication” and “Race, Gender and the Media.”

Degrees

The program offers courses to earn either an associate’s degree or a transfer degree in Journalism, making it simple to transfer to the California State University system.

Join Now

Learn the skills and gain the experience to launch an exciting and successful career in journalism by registering today.

If you have any questions, our faculty would be happy to talk to you about possible courses, majors and career choices. To connect with the Journalism faculty, contact the FPCA Division Office or reach out to Dr. Kathleen Schock at kathleen.schock@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Courses and Information

Visit the Catalog to see the recommended courses, and to read the award-winning work of Fresno City College Journalism students, visit the TheRampageOnline.