Journalism B.A.

In an ever-changing media environment, the Journalism major is designed to be innovative and dynamic while adhering to a critical understanding of media's role in a diverse, global society. The major emphasizes community engagement and global competence. Our program gives students a toolbox of skills and a critical study of mass media. The program starts with courses in journalism and communication that provide a core set of skills and a critical exploration of journalism. It then requires students to create a program of study that offers flexibility in how they apply journalism. These skills are further honed through application in a professional media setting.

Students take courses from four categories:
> Craft: courses in journalism and communication that develop skills in the practice of journalism.
> Critical Inquiry: courses in journalism and communication that offer critical and theoretical study of journalism and mass media.
> Electives: courses that allow students to specialize their journalism studies based on their skills, interests and long-term goals.
> Practicum/Internship: courses where students apply their skills in a real-world situation through a practicum class, an internship, or working at campus media (e.g. The Bark, KUMD). This is the capstone experience.