The journalism program has an objective to provide students with a high degree of marketable expertise. This professional program prepares individuals for the productive roles in areas of news-editorial , public relations , advertising, photojournalism and printing management . The department offers Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in each of these areas. The curriculum is built around an experienced instructional staff and a diversity of modern equipment. Educators at Arkansas State University strive to provide realistic and practical instruction in modern journalism techniques.
Students become familiar with the newest equipment and software programs.
The faculty presents backgrounds of significant professional experience and solid academic credentials. The department promotes a rich background in liberal arts and studies current communication problems, issues and trends in the context of their origin, development and application. The College of Communications is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Including the general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree, students must complete a total 130 semester hours. To ensure students receive the broad education necessary for today's communications professionals, the department requires that 90 of the semester hours be completed outside the College of Communications.