BA in Journalism
51 units
The journalism major offers an in-depth study of journalism, cultivating practical experience in writing, reporting, editing, and publication production and management. Two concentrations are offered:
- Media Studies, News and Storytelling
- Sports Journalism
Career Opportunities
To prepare for their career opportunities, students are required to complete a 3-unit communication internship prior to graduation. Journalism graduates often work as:
- News bloggers/columnists
- Freelance writers
- Foreign news correspondents
- TV news anchors
- Print/digital reporters
- Investigative journalists
- Copy editors
- Managing editors
- News analysts
- Media relations specialists
- Copywriters
- Videographers
- Sports reporters/anchors
- Podcast/radio show hosts
Requirements
To graduate, journalism majors must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher in their major coursework.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Requirements | ||
| COMM 200 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| JOUR 119 | Converged Journalism Workshop: Introduction | 3 |
| JOUR 210 | Foundations of Media Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 230 | Video Production: Introduction | 3 |
| JOUR 240 | Introduction to Podcast, Radio, and Audio Production | 3 |
| Upper-Division Core Requirements | ||
| JOUR 300 | Writing and Editing for Media Content | 3 |
| COMM 305 | Writing 3: Writing for Communication 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 305 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| JOUR 315 | Visual Design and Branding | 3 |
| JOUR 319 | Converged Journalism Workshop: Intermediate | 3 |
| JOUR 350 | Social Media and Analytics for Communicators | 3 |
| JOUR 376 | Video and Audio Production: Advanced | 3 |
| JOUR 419 | Converged Journalism Workshop: Advanced | 3 |
| COMM 490 | Communication Internship 2 | 3 |
| Area of Concentration | 9 | |
| Select one of the concentrations below. | ||
| Total Units | 51 | |
- 1
Meets the General Education Writing 3 requirement.
- 2
Meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.
Areas of Concentration
Media Studies, News and Storytelling
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Photojournalism | ||
| Public Affairs and Political Reporting | ||
| Media Entrepreneurship | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
Sports Journalism
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Sports Writing and Broadcasting | ||
| Sports Strategic Communication and Public Relations | ||
| Sports, Entertainment, and Specialty Reporting | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:- Generate excellent storytelling across a variety of media and platforms.
- Explain the history and theories of the media and the press which compel us to civic engagement as professional journalists, media practitioners, and scholars of the field.
- Apply ethical principles in the gathering and production of stories based on industry standards and Christian values that affirm people’s inherent worth.
- Understand the fields of a variety of different media through interaction with journalists and media professionals, work experience, and various coursework.