BA Media and Journalism

The school prepares men and women for careers in media and journalism by offering an academic program that provides a basic liberal arts education, an understanding of the responsibilities of free press and free speech in a democratic society, and a fundamental knowledge of journalistic and media techniques and substance.The philosophy that guides the school is that journalists and communicators must understand the political, social, economic, and cultural forces that operate within society. For this reason, students acquire a background in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences while preparing themselves for media and journalism careers.