Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Media writing and visual storytelling form the core of the undergraduate major in journalism and mass communication. Students are required to take introduction, foundation, application, and capstone courses offered by the school; they develop professional skills while studying the historical, legal, cultural, and institutional roles of media in society. They also complete extensive academic work outside the school, consistent with the University's commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to demonstrate:
- an understanding and the application of the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in real space and cyberspace, and demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and their historical development.
- an understanding the principles of media literacy and develop the skills necessary to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages across multiple media domains.
- an understanding that clear, concise, correct writing is at the heart of journalistic expression and that reporting and communicating it effectively requires a knowledge and achievement of the highest, professionally-accepted standards in all work.
- an understanding of the diversity of groups (including communities defined by gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion and sexual orientation) in a global society in relationship to communications.
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Minor in Mass Communication
The minor in mass communication introduces students to the field of mass communication in a brief setting and provides graduates with an edge in job fields including administration, business, education, law, public policy, and any other field with daily communication. The core classes give non-SJMC majors a new, fresh perspective in their workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to demonstrate:
- an understanding and the application of the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in real space and cyberspace, and demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and their historical development.
- an understanding the principles of media literacy and develop the skills necessary to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages across multiple media domains.
- an understanding that clear, concise, correct writing is at the heart of journalistic expression and that reporting and communicating it effectively requires a knowledge and achievement of the highest, professionally-accepted standards in all work.
- an understanding of the diversity of groups (including communities defined by gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion and sexual orientation) in a global society in relationship to communications.
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Certificate in Event Management
The Certificate in Event Management provides students with an opportunity to learn about the profession of event management. It combines experiential learning with academic coursework, resulting in students who have the practical and intellectual skills to succeed in this growing industry.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to demonstrate:
- Knowledge/remembering.
- Comprehension/understanding.
- Application/applying.
- Analysis/analyzing.
- Evaluation/evaluating.
- Synthesis/creating.
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Certificate in Media Entrepreneurialism
The Certificate in Media Entrepreneurialism prepares students to succeed in the fast changing world of mass communication. Opportunities exist for students to invent new revenue streams or business models for media companies, to create new media products, to work as part of an innovation team for an established media company, or possibly build a new business.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to demonstrate:
- Knowledge/remembering.
- Comprehension/understanding.
- Application/applying.
- Analysis/analyzing.
- Evaluation/evaluating.
- Synthesis/creating.
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Certificate in
Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy
The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy provides students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to participate effectively in the growing world of nonprofits. It gives students the tools to do good in the world, choosing a career in the nonprofit sector or by making a difference through volunteerism.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to:
- gain practical experience within the nonprofit environment;
- acquire knowledge of nonprofit processes, policies and best practices;
- apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting;
- experience the activities and functions of nonprofit professionals; and
- develop and refine oral and written communication skills.
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