BA in Mass Communication - Journalism in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University

You have a passion for sharing the world's most captivating narratives, whether through print, digital, or broadcast platforms.

Exceptional journalism delivers impactful, meaningful, and fascinating stories. The most innovative journalists blend text, images, video, and graphics to create even more immersive storytelling experiences.

Our journalism program emphasizes creative narrative techniques for today's multimedia landscape. Students master both writing and visual communication skills to craft stories across all platforms - including print, broadcast, digital, social, and mobile media. Our curriculum prepares graduates with immediately applicable skills for any journalism position. They learn the fundamentals of compelling storytelling while becoming proficient with field equipment like video cameras, audio recorders, DSLRs, and smartphones. Students gain expertise in professional editing software for text, video, audio, and photography. The program teaches social media as both a reporting resource and storytelling medium, alongside essential training in media law and ethical journalism standards. Students develop historical context and current affairs knowledge to inform their modern reporting approaches.

Society will always require skilled journalists to deliver crucial information and share untold stories, making this field perpetually vital. While journalism - especially print media - undergoes constant transformation, these changes present thrilling opportunities for adaptable storytellers who can combine text, video, audio, photography, and social media in innovative ways.