Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor of Arts, Department of Journalism & Mass Communications

Department Overview

The major in Journalism and Mass Communications is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in reporting, digital media production, public relations, photography, web design, and advertising. The major is also an excellent preparation for graduate study in communications or journalism.

Students become active decision-makers in producing the student-run publications The Circuit and bccircuit.com (student news), and The Raven (the college yearbook), as part of their practicum experiences. Internships are not required, but are strongly encouraged.

Degree Objectives

The goals of the department are to prepare students for positions in writing, newspaper, magazine, public relations, video production, photography, web design, sales, publicity, media production and advertising.

The major is an excellent preparation for employment in media, or for graduate study in communications or journalism.

Career Opportunities

Careers in the field include news writer, photographer, web designer, video producer, reporter, public relations specialist and many other creative jobs in the media and professional/service communities or business.