Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
On air. Online. On the page.
Plug right into a multifaceted career with a degree in journalism. In an age in which print, web and broadcast media converge, today’s storytellers must be prepared to create for a multi-platform environment.
ACU’s journalism bachelor’s degree was designed with the contemporary media landscape in mind. You’ll get experience writing and creating messages for print, television, radio, and the web.
The option for journalism majors to complete a Bachelor of Arts journalism degree makes it possible for them to complete a double major if the other degree is in a BA program, for example in English, history, political science or fine arts.
Learn through experience
Especially important to this career path is a hands-on experience, and students pursuing the bachelor of science in journalism have plenty of opportunities for real-world learning, including work in the JMC Network's converged media lab.
Raitz came to college ready to grow, and at ACU, he found fertile soil.
Read MoreExperiential Learning Opportunities
Journalism and mass communications students have access to many hands-on learning and professional development opportunities including:
- Student media - radio, TV, print/online newspaper
- Society of Professional Journalists student chapter
- Broadcast Education Association chapter
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter
- Internships
What can you do after graduation?
- Investigative Journalist
- Photojournalist
- News Anchor
- Voice-Over Announcer
- News Producer
- Assignment Editor
- Copy Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Broadcast Journalist
Degree Details
Tracks
Teacher certification
Required Hours
*Based on track selection
University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 52 credit hours + Electives: 20 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours*
Example Coursework
Media Issues
Introduction to Visual Media
Introduction to Race and Media
Colloquium in Race and Media
Department
Journalism and Mass Communication
Application Deadlines
Regular: February 1st
National Candidates: May 1st
Early Bird: November 1st
