The Bachelor of Science in Journalism prepares students for careers in all aspects of modern journalism — print, online and broadcast — with skills in writing and reporting in multiple media.
Journalism is an ideal career for those interested in gathering, reporting and analyzing information — and putting that information into an entertaining, easily understood format. It is a competitive field that has changed dramatically over the last few years and is expected to continue changing as new technology is introduced.
Journalists play a vital role in how the public perceives local, national and international events. Careers in journalism require people who are independent, flexible, creative and highly innovative. Successful journalists are exceptional writers who are highly motivated and detail oriented.
You can prepare for these exciting opportunities by earning your Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from St. John’s University. Offered by the Collins College of Professional Studies, the program prepares students for careers in all facets of Journalism, including print, broadcast and the Internet.
Competition for jobs is fierce in large metropolitan and national newspapers, broadcast stations, networks, and magazines. Talented writers who can handle highly specialized scientific or technical subjects will have an advantage and St. John’s can provide you with that advantage.
For more information about admission to this program, please visit Undergraduate Admission online or contact us directly at:
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The B.S. in Journalism requires all students to complete 120 credits. In addition to the liberal arts core, courses are organized to allow students to tailor their degree to fit their academic and professional goals. The specific requirements for this B.S. degree are:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| COM 1001 | Introduction to Mass Communications |
| COM 1002 | Multimedia Communication |
| COM 2500 | Visual Aesthetics |
| JOU 1000 | Introduction to Journalism |
| JOU 1402 | Ethics and Law in Journalism |
| JOU 2307 | The Craft of Interviewing |
| JOU 3300 | Feature Reporting and Writing |
| JOU 4703 | Applying Journalism Principles and Skills |
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| JOU 2300 | Writing and Reporting for Print and Online |
| JOU 3301 | Copy Editing |
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| JOU 2312 | Writing and Reporting for TV and Radio |
| JOU 3312 | Advanced News Reporting and Writing for TV and Radio |
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MGT 1001 | Principles of Management I |
| ENT 1000 | Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| JOU 1400 | Introduction to Magazine Publishing |
| JOU 1500 | The History of Journalism |
| JOU 1501 | The Press and Government |
| JOU 1502 | The Press and Cinema |
| JOU 1504 | Religious Journalism |
| JOU 2201 | Introduction to Broadcasting |
| JOU 2204 | Sports Broadcasting |
| JOU 2313 | Podcasting and Innovative Journalism Trends |
| JOU 3302 | Magazine Journalism |
| JOU 3303 | Business Journalism |
| JOU 3304 | Sports Writing |
| JOU 3309 | Writing Music, TV and Film Reviews |
| JOU 3310 | Investigative and In-Depth Reporting |
| JOU 3311 | Crime Reporting |
| JOU 4301 | International Reporting |
| JOU 4302 | Opinion Writing |
| JOU 4600 | Independent Study |
| JOU 5001 | Journalism Internship I |
| JOU 5002 | Journalism Internship II |
| JOU 5003 | Journalism Internship III |
| JOU 5004 | Journalism Internship IV |
36 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| DNY 1000C | Discover New York |
| FYW 1000C | First Year Writing |
| ENG 1100C | Literature in a Global Context |
| HIS 1000C | Emergence of a Global Society |
| PHI 1000C | Philosophy of the Human Person |
| PHI 1024 | Media Ethics |
| PHI 3000C | Metaphysics |
| SCI 1000C | Scientific Inquiry |
| SPE 1000C | Public Speaking for the College Student |
| THE 1000C | Perspectives on Christianity |
| THE 1040 Series | Theology |
| THE | Any Theology Elective |
And SIX Credits in Modern Foreign Language/Cultural Studies from any second language
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| HIS 1017 | Contemporary United States |
Choose from one of these two courses:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MTH 1009 | Calculus I |
| MTH 1021 | Introduction to Statistics |
SIX Credits in ENG 1007-1072 but not ENG 1040
SIX Credits in Social Science from these choices below:
| Course | Course Area |
|---|---|
| ANT | Anthropology |
| ECO | Economics |
| GOV | Government |
| HIS | History |
| PSC | Political Science |
| PSY | Psychology |
| SOC | Sociology |
The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Journalism prepares students for success in this exciting field by helping them to meet these critical objectives:
Journalism students also gain an academic and professional edge by joining any of St. John's more than 180 student clubs and organizations. Clubs that may be of special interest to Journalism majors include these:
Journalism majors also may apply to a variety of honor societies, including the Collins College of Professional Studies Honor Society, which recognizes undergraduates for academic excellence and demonstrable involvement in their churches and communities.
Facilities include high-tech classrooms, up-to-date computer and science laboratories including the Simulation Lab and professional grade broadcast news gear.
Students can also take advantage of St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area.
The Journalism Program also has a Pathways to the Master’s Program in International Communication. To get more information on our Pathways program, please visit our CCPS Pathways page.
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