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The Journalism undergraduate program provides a comprehensive range of courses covering reporting, writing, editing, production, design, and social responsibility. Participants will develop these core competencies while also mastering essential professional practices like meeting deadlines, conducting interviews, performing research, and driving innovation in the field. Through collaboration with the Boston University Hub, the program additionally delivers a well-rounded liberal arts foundation.
The complete curriculum prepares students to tackle journalism's toughest challenges, building both the competence to lead in the field and the awareness to navigate cultural and ethical considerations. Program graduates will possess the expertise to join journalism's top ranks and uphold the vital role of independent media.
Learning Outcomes
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
Employ fundamental journalistic values including accuracy, impartiality, and civic duty across traditional and digital media formats.
Perform thorough research using diverse sources while critically assessing information quality to support democratic discourse.
Analyze and articulate the historical development, legal framework, and moral foundations of U.S. media institutions.
Develop and implement successful career strategies within the journalism profession.