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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Faculty Overview
The Bachelor of Arts Journalism program at SGSU offers a forward-thinking and comprehensive curriculum for aspiring journalists in the digital age. Designed to meet the challenges of modern media, this program prepares students to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of journalism, where new tools, platforms, and ethical considerations shape how news is produced and consumed.
This course not only covers traditional journalistic skills such as reporting, writing, and editing, but also dives deep into contemporary concepts that are reshaping the industry today. Students will explore the growing importance of data journalism, fact-checking, and multimedia reporting, empowering them with the skills needed to navigate the digital newsroom of tomorrow.
At SGSU, learning is experiential. The program integrates theory with practical, hands-on experience. Students will engage in writing, investigative reporting, and multimedia content creation, alongside learning cutting-edge techniques such as data visualization, verification of online information, and leveraging AI tools for news gathering. The inclusion of modern topics like digital storytelling, social media journalism, and mobile journalism ensures that graduates are well-equipped to work in diverse media environments, from traditional print to interactive digital platforms.
3 Years
Duration of program
UG
Level of Study
Faculty Overview
The Bachelor of Arts Journalism program at SGSU offers a forward-thinking and comprehensive curriculum for aspiring journalists in the digital age. Designed to meet the challenges of modern media, this program prepares students to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of journalism, where new tools, platforms, and ethical considerations shape how news is produced and consumed.
This course not only covers traditional journalistic skills such as reporting, writing, and editing, but also dives deep into contemporary concepts that are reshaping the industry today. Students will explore the growing importance of data journalism, fact-checking, and multimedia reporting, empowering them with the skills needed to navigate the digital newsroom of tomorrow.
At SGSU, learning is experiential. The program integrates theory with practical, hands-on experience. Students will engage in writing, investigative reporting, and multimedia content creation, alongside learning cutting-edge techniques such as data visualization, verification of online information, and leveraging AI tools for news gathering. The inclusion of modern topics like digital storytelling, social media journalism, and mobile journalism ensures that graduates are well-equipped to work in diverse media environments, from traditional print to interactive digital platforms.
3 Years
Duration of program
UG
Level of Study
Key Highlights
Writing for different media
Audio-Visual Content Creation
Digital and Broadcast Journalism
Data Journalism and Fact-Checking
Public Relation and Media Management
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT
Comprehensive Curriculum
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Industry Collaboration
Expert Faculty
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY
- Writing Techniques
- Journalistic Approach
- History of media
- New Age Journalism
- Writing skills.
- Creative skills.
- Communication efficiency.
- Production proficiency.
- Aesthetic development.
- Theoretical knowledge backed by practical skills.
- Media management skills.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in journalistic writing, editing, reporting, and fact-checking across various formats such as news articles, features, interviews, and investigative reports.
- Students will be able to understand and apply journalistic codes of ethics, media laws, and regulatory frameworks to uphold accuracy, objectivity, and public accountability in all forms of reporting.
- Students will be able to adapt to the evolving media landscape by creating and managing content for digital platforms, including blogs, podcasts, social media, and multimedia journalism tools.
- Students will be able to fulfil the role in promoting democracy, social justice, and civic responsibility by reporting on issues affecting local, national, and global communities.
- Students will be able to exhibit professionalism, ethical responsibility, and teamwork skills suitable for careers in news media, public relations, content writing, publishing, and communication roles.
- Students will be able to write for different formats of media.
- Students will be able to communicate efficiently in both written adverbal ways of communication.
- Students will be able to utilize their theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems.
- Students will be able to write effective journalistic stories.
CURRICULUM
CAREERS AND EMPLOYBILITY
News Anchor
Journalist
Content Writer
Photojournalist
