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. Complete the undergraduate admission requirements listed on page 75. A. General University Requirements Complete the baccalaureate degree requirements listed on page 78. B. General Education Requirements Complete the baccalaureate General Education Requirements listed on page 80.