Program Overview

BA: Journalism

The BA in Journalism is designed to equip students with the skills to ask big questions, dig for answers, and find creative, effective ways to tell stories. This major will satisfy and fuel students' curiosity, developing essential journalism skills such as gathering accurate information, conducting interviews, and producing compelling content. The goal is to tell stories that reveal important social truths.

Program Details

• Gain practical, hands-on experience and resume-building opportunities through two student media courses exclusively for journalism students.
• Intern and work with student and professional media outlets, including newspapers, broadcast networks, radio stations, websites, and social media companies.
• Add a specialty to the major by concentrating in a secondary area of study—the equivalent of a minor—in a separate subject area of choice.

Journalism Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the BA in Journalism include a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of journalism, including:

• BA Overview
• Degree requirements
• Courses

Specializations and Certificates

• Minor: Journalism
• Minor: Sports Media
• Certificate: International Media

Department of Journalism

The Department of Journalism offers undergraduate and graduate programs, with a mission to provide students with a comprehensive education in journalism. The department is accredited and has a strong faculty with publications and works in the field.

Research Areas

The Department of Journalism is involved in various research areas, including:

• Advertising, Public Relations, and Design
• Communication
• Critical Media Practices
• Environmental Design
• Information Science
• Intermedia Art, Writing, and Performance (PhD)
• Journalism
• Media Studies

Faculty and Resources

The Department of Journalism has a dedicated faculty and staff, with resources available for students, including advising and career services. The department is located in the Armory building, with a front desk and administrative offices available for student support.