Department website: https://www.atu.edu/cj

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism prepares students for careers in media-related fields such as broadcast, journalism, print journalism, and public relations.

Hands-On Learning

• Practicums in radio, TV, print news, or multimedia
• Training on state-of-the-art equipment
• Creation of portfolios/projects

Skills you will learn

• Leadership
• Multi-platform writing
• Working as a team

YOU COULD WORK AS A(N)

• Reporter
• Editor
• Producer 
• Public relations expert
• Social Media Manager

ALUMNI OF OUR PROGRAM WORK AT

• Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• KFSM-TV, KHTV, KTUL-TV
• JB Hunt
• Walton Foundation

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

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The following courses satisfies Journalism Practicum: JOUR 1411 Print Practicum, JOUR 1421 Print Practicum, JOUR 1811 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 1821 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 1911 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 1921 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 2411 Print Practicum, JOUR 2421 Print Practicum, JOUR 2811 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 2821 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 2911 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 2921 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 3411 Print Practicum, JOUR 3421 Print Practicum, JOUR 3811 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 3821 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 3911 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 3921 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 4411 Print Practicum, JOUR 4421 Print Practicum, JOUR 4811 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 4821 Broadcast Practicum, JOUR 4911 Multimedia Practicum, JOUR 4921 Multimedia Practicum

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At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level courses.

Students who complete the program will be able to: 

1. think critically, creatively, ethically, legally and independently about their work and the work of industry professionals.
2. understand characteristics of various media formats and demonstrate how to effectively use each to reach intended audiences.
3. demonstrate knowledge of media’s role in society, community and the democratic process, and will evaluate the accuracy and context of information.
4. communicate forms and styles accurately, objectively and using correct style/grammar for media professions and the audiences they serve.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php