These options include journalism, public relations and advertising, telecommunication and film, photography, and general communication. Students with special needs may be allowed to take courses from more than one option. The Bachelor of Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The program is designed to provide students with basic knowledge about gathering and presenting information through the various mass media. These courses also examine the place of media in society, and provide opportunities to examine social, ethical, and legal issues related to communications.
Broad scholarship is emphasized.
Study is required in as many other fields as possible, such as anthropology, economics, history, language, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and the sciences. This broad background is essential in preparation for careers in fields which demand a broad range of knowledge of their practitioners. A journalism endorsement for Alaska State Teacher Certification is available through the School of Education. Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Public Communications Admission Requirements Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Programs Admission Requirements at the beginning of this chapter. B. General Education Requirements Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this chapter.