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Journalism B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical role of the news media and the relevance of news to democracy.

2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of freedom of speech and press and the broad legal framework of which they are part.

3. Students will demonstrate the ability to report and write news stories that meet professional standards of verification, accuracy, clarity and fairness.

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply sound judgment to both words and images.

5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of journalism.

6. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and use multiple and diverse sources.

7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of reporters, photographers, editors, news directors and producers in the evolving landscapes of print, broadcast and online news.

8. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the changing nature of the business of journalism.

9. Students will demonstrate the ability to use photography, video, audio, social media and other technologies in the gathering, presentation and dissemination of news.

CAREERS JOURNALISM B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Blogger/Social Media Creator
  • Editor
  • Feature /Copy Writer
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Photojournalist/Videographer
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Publisher
  • Speech Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • TV / Radio Personality

SUCCESS RATES

75.8%

6-year graduation rate

3.79

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

N/A

10 years after graduation

$55,597

5 years after graduation

$34,585

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

79.5%

Working in New York

22.6%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18.  Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)