Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism (129
credits)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Photojournalism prepares
students for graduate and professional opportunities in
photojournalism and photography in general by fusing together
critical areas in photojournalism, documentary, experimental, fine
art, commercial and editorial photography to ensure that students
acquire the theoretical, aesthetic and professional skills to
succeed in today's visually driven world. The program is
interdisciplinary in nature, requiring students to take courses in
photography, filmmaking, editing, news writing and multimedia
production to sharpen their creative and professional opportunities
as photojournalists, documentarians, commercial and fashion
photographers, and editorial photographers.
The program is among few in the New York metropolitan area that
requires students to take no less than 18 required courses in
photographic production, and St. John's University is the only New
York metropolitan university or college to offer a specific degree
in the field of photojournalism, having been endorsed by The
New York Daily News and the premier photo agency, Magnum Photos.
"A misnomer about photojournalists is that they're only
photojournalists. They're photographers foremost, and ... St.
John's program offers students the chance to develop their skills
in all fields of professional photography ... documentary
filmmaking, video production, and online journalism. This shows
foresight, as today's photojournalist needs to be skilled in these
areas if he or she is to compete" (Dennis Stock, Magnum
Member).
For more information contact:
Prof. Richard Rex Thomas
Office: (718) 990-1628
Email: thomasr@stjohns.edu
Director of Admission (Queens Campus)
1 (888) 9STJOHNS
admissions@stjohns.edu