Fall A&R Students
Welcome to the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia
Are you interested in majoring in journalism?
Do you have questions about what you should register for?
Find the answers you need here!
What Classes Should I Register For?
The Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia offers three tracks to a journalism degree: news/editorial, public relations, and visual journalism. A combined environmental studies/journalism major is also available through the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia and the Department of Environmental Studies. Regardless of the track students choose, there are core classes required for all students. If you are a freshman or are transferring with no classes in journalism, you should plan to take the following courses:
- JOUR 190: Intro to Mass Media
- JOUR 207: Newswriting
In addition, freshman and sophomores should also register for classes that fulfill the following:
- General University Requirements (GURs)
- Prerequisites for desired upper division courses
When Can I Declare a Pre-Major?
Declaring as a pre-major is an important first step to becoming a major. As a pre-major, students develop a plan of study specific to their major and academic interests, they are assigned a faculty advisor, and they are given access to the journalism Canvas page where important announcements and opportunities are shared.
To declare as a pre-major, the following criteria must be met:
- Students must have completed at least one quarter at WWU to declare as a pre-major but may be advised during their first quarter. Transfer students will be accepted during their first quarter on campus.
- Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA at WWU to declare as a pre-major. If you are transferring to WWU you must have at least a 2.50 GPA from the school you are transferring from.
- To declare as a pre-major, students must meet with the department manager or program coordinator to fill out pre-major declaration paperwork.
If you would like to declare as a pre-major or have additional questions, please contact the department or schedule an appointment: