Journalism, Bachelor of Arts
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
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 1023 or COMM 1023 |
Exploration of Media and Communication or Exploration of Media and Communication |
3 |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 1163 or ART 1163 |
Basic Digital Photography or Basic Digital Photography |
3 |
| JOUR 2133 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| MATH XXXX | Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| SFHS 1XXX | Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| JOUR 2143 | Media Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 2163 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| USHG 1XXX | U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 2263 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 4043 | Journalism Ethics | 3 |
| JOUR Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JOUR 3133 | Media Management and Diversity | 3 |
| JOUR Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| JOUR 4123 | Laws of Communication | 3 |
| JOUR Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JOUR 4823 | Journalism Capstone | 3 |
| JOUR Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 7 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."
- 2
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
- 3
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:
- think critically, creatively, ethically, legally and independently about their work and the work of industry professionals.
- understand characteristics of various media formats and demonstrate how to effectively use each to reach intended audiences.
- demonstrate knowledge of media’s role in society, community and the democratic process, and will evaluate the accuracy and context of information.
- demonstrate knowledge of diversity in relation to mass communication.
- communicate forms and styles accurately, objectively and using correct style/grammar for media professions and the audiences they serve.