B.A. in Communication – Journalism
The Communication – Journalism from Marist College is designed to stir the student’s spirit of curiosity, resourcefulness and concern about the issue of the day. Students practice the fundamentals of thorough news gathering and concise writing while they also study the history, literature and law of their field.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$43,900 per year
Health Insurance: $ 3,275
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
About the program
In upper-level courses they can explore the growing diversity of journalism. In television and radio news courses, students take their new skills into the studio, to incorporate the sights and sounds of news events in their reports. In the new area of multimedia reporting, students use computer technology to research, write and display their stories, connecting to audiences worldwide.
The Communication – Journalism from Marist College also offers courses in feature writing, specialized reporting areas and readings from journalism’s literary side.
The Department of Communication offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a wide range of attractive concentrations of study. These concentrations prepare students to graduate with the knowledge, skill, and experience that are in high demand among some of the most selective employers and graduate programs in the country.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to produce visual, audio, and/or written works of excellence.
- Students will be able to engage with the theoretical and historical underpinnings of communication.
- Students will be able to gather, critically evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources.
Courses Included
- Introduction to Communication
- Digital Toolbox
- Public Presentations
- Communication Research: Strategies and Methods
- Introduction to Journalism
- Journalism Skills
- Journalism Workshop