Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

University of Maine

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is designed for students seeking contemporary news careers. These could be in multimedia, TV/Radio, digital/online, or print. The journalism program offers students a strong foundation in skills relevant to today’s digitally-mediated newsrooms and audiences, along with an informed appreciation of public affairs, and a firm grasp of media history that informs the present. These objectives draw upon the inclusive knowledge architecture of the liberal arts. The program encourages and supports student learning through mandatory internships with established media outlets and a variety of other interactions with professional media institutions. For those interested in pursuing higher education, the major also prepares students for graduate study in related communication fields, la w, the humanities, and the social sciences. Learning outcomes for this program include: Students are able to demonstrate their journalistic skills by producing high-quality, professional, and ethical journalistic products. Students are able to demonstrate complex, detailed, and critical thinking about journalism as both a cultural practice and professional endeavor. Students understand, and can describe, the principles of professionalism, their personal career development goals, and the experience of producing journalism, public relations, marketing, or professional communication, through reflection upon internship experiences.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences