Bachelor of Journalism Degree
This two-year program is the only degree of its kind in British Columbia. Students may enter the program after completing two years of prerequisite liberal arts courses, or with completion of a previous degree or related diploma program.
The Bachelor of Journalism degree has been designed to meet the needs of community and daily newspapers, and of government agencies or private companies which require communications specialists with strong writing ability and an informed view of society.
The curriculum is organized into four areas: (1) Core Courses, (2) Area Specialization, (3) Critical Issues and Theory and (4) Publication Production. Students accepted into the program will work out individual timetables in consultation with the Program Chair, with courses distributed in each of the four areas. The area coverage ensures that all students will:
i) develop writing, editing, design, layout, and basic photography and desktop publishing skills;
ii) build a broad, critical understanding of the legal, political, economic, and social issues and circumstances faced by media professionals;
iii) develop a critical understanding of different theories of the media and the historical roles and social purposes of different mediums.
In addition to required courses, the program provides opportunities for a paid summer internship.