BA in Journalism and Media Communication in Fort Collins United States | Colorado State University

The journalism, mass communication, and specialized media program blends advanced professional education with a comprehensive liberal arts background. Students complete a shared 24-credit core curriculum covering writing, multimedia, and conceptual studies, culminating in a capstone course. With guidance from Academic Success Coordinators and Faculty Advisors, students choose 22 additional credits in specialized tracks like Journalism and Storytelling, Media Production, or Strategic Communication to align with their career goals. Hands-on experience is available through campus media outlets including the Rocky Mountain Collegian newspaper, award-winning Collegian TV, College Avenue magazine, and KCSU-FM Radio. Seniors showcase their professional portfolios for evaluation by faculty and industry experts from Denver and across Colorado. Recognizing that effective communicators need diverse knowledge, the program promotes studies in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and focused exploration of non-journalism interests. Students can complement their degree with minors or double majors in fields like political science, IT, history, economics, business, psychology, arts, or applied sciences.

The Department of Journalism and Media Communication holds accreditation from the prestigious Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Students are encouraged to pursue volunteer work, cooperative education, or part-time communication jobs to strengthen their practical skills and professional growth.