Throughout the history of photography, photojournalists have served as the exclusive photographer, whose “art” is to impress us with views of human activity that would otherwise go unnoticed.

From Mathew Brady to Joe Rosenthal to Eddie Adams to Dennis Stock, the photojournalist has shaped the collective conscious by focusing on a moment in the timeline of human events.  Such images, when executed with a skilled and ready eye, have shattered cultural barriers, transcended language and defined generations.

You can prepare for this dynamic profession by earning your Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Photojournalism at St. John's. Offered by the College of Professional Studies (CPS), this 129-credit program expands professional and educational opportunities for students who want to major in photojournalism and photography in general. 

Students gain a thorough knowledge of and skill in photography aesthetics — principles and techniques — as well as an understanding of the history and objectives of journalism. Career-oriented and interdisciplinary, the degree fuses critical areas in photojournalism, visual aesthetics, commercial photography, documentary filmmaking and multimedia communications.

The program includes courses across mediums, so students feel confident pursuing careers as photojournalists, as well as commercial photographers working in advertising, public relations and for magazines and online publications. When they graduate, students are well-prepared for graduate and professional opportunities in photojournalism and photography in general. 

The program is endorsed by the Magnum Photo Agency, whose members include such masters as Henry Cartier Bresson, Robert Capa, W. Eugene Smith, David Alan Harvey, and Paolo Pellegrin, to mention only a few.

We invite you to learn more about our resources, faculty and courses.

Contact Information
Richard Rex Thomas
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
(718) 990-1628
thomasr@stjohns.edu

Director of Admission (Queens Campus)
1 (888) 9STJOHNS
admissions@stjohns.edu

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