Most of the nicotine will be excreted from the system within twenty minutes after smoking. Nonetheless, it can be detected in the saliva for approximately 24 hours after the last smoke. Its metabolite, cotinine, can be detected for as long as 4 to 7 days depending on the amount of nicotine consumed.
At least a bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or communications is typically required for one to begin a career in Journalism. In some cases, a 4-year degree in other areas might be considered if an applicant demonstrates the ability to write engaging news copy and has some experience in this field.
General: 310; 330; 395B or 397B; 12 units electives. National accrediting standards require a major to take a minimum of 80 units of the 120 required for graduation outside of Journalism. Of these 80 units, 65 must be in the liberal arts, sciences or humanities. A minimum of 37 units in journalism is required for the major. Transfer students may count up to 14 lower-division units toward the 120-unit requirement.