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Journalism
Overview
Official Name of Program
Journalism
Plan Code
JOURN-BA
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
BA - Bachelor of Arts
HEGIS Code
0602.00
NYSED Program Code
32109 - JOURN-BA
CIP Code
09.0401
Students majoring in Journalism receive a comprehensive grounding in strong traditional writing and reporting skills, as well as in interactive media delivery methods, ethics and legal issues, and local new coverage.
The Journalism Major offers concentrations in News Writing and Reporting, Broadcast Journalism, and Book and Magazine Publishing. The degree program combines a strong liberal arts and general journalism education with specific training in these areas of media, all centered right here in New York City. Students majoring in Journalism have at least one hands-on Fieldwork experience as part of their degree program.