Advertising - San Jose State University

Advertising from San Jose State University is a Campus Bachelor Advertising degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Advertising Program is highly specialized to meet present and future professional needs. It is the only degree?granting advertising program at a public university in California, and is one of only 23 accredited advertising degree programs in the United States. It has a larger selection of classes than any other advertising program in California. The advertising profession is currently booming in the area and across the nation. It is an exciting career for those who are creative, in writing or design, as well as those who prefer a business-oriented occupation. Our award-winning program has two tracks -- one creative and one management. In national competition San Jos? State is one of the few universities to have won the National AAF Student Campaigns Competition twice. The advertising degree program has about 260 majors and represents a good multicultural mix of students from around the world. The program is housed in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, which is the largest unit in northern California with 650 undergraduate majors and about 75 graduate students. In addition to the Advertising program, the School also has degree programs in Public Relations and Journalism. Program highlights One of two advertising degree programs in California, and one of 23 nationally. Ad majors get a high level of practical experience working on the Spartan Daily, the daily campus newspaper which is produced by students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The campaigns class (for seniors) plans and executes campaigns for real clients in Silicon Valley. The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is one of the first units on campus to have a completely wireless environment. All classrooms have wireless access, and majors are required to have a laptop/notebook Apple or PC for use in their classes. All majors complete a required internship, which leads to a higher level of job placement after graduation. One of the most comprehensive advertising curriculums on the West Coast with more than 10 courses and multiple faculty. Student teams actively participate in national competitions such as AAF. Over the years, student teams have won many national honors. In addition to the Advertising program, the School also has degree programs in Journalism and Public Relations. Examples of careers in this field: Account Executive Advertising Manager Copy writer Layout Coordinator Market Researcher Media Buyer Production Manager View more details on San Jose State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Advertising courses.