Bachelor of Journalism Degree Program

Dean of Arts

HENRY A. HUBERT, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Chairperson

MARYANNE McNELLIS, B.A., M.S.

Instructors

ALAN BASS, B.A., M.A

EILEEN LEIER, B.A., P.D.P., B.F.A., M.F.A

MAXINE RUVINSKY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

SHAWN THOMPSON, B.A., M.A.

DENNIS KEUSCH, Dipl. Electronic Publishing, Lab Demonstrator

General

The University College of the Cariboo offers the only Bachelor of Journalism degree in British Columbia. This print-based program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become communications specialists. The Degree may lead to careers at community and daily newspapers or at trade publications, consumer magazines or other periodicals. The Degree could also provide a foundation for careers in the communication and media liaison departments of government agencies, corporations, and non-profit and advocacy organizations. Students work with state of the art equipment and are encouraged to develop the professional and entrepreneurial skills required to meet the changing media environment.

The curriculum is organized into four areas: 1. Core courses, 2. Area Specialization, 3. Critical Issues and Theory and 4. Publication Production. Students accepted into the program will develop individual timetables in consultation with the Program Chair. All students take core courses and choose other courses from each of the remaining three areas according to their individual objectives. The area coverage ensures that all students will

1. develop writing, editing, design, layout, and basic photography and desktop publishing skills;
2. build a broad, critical understanding of the legal, political, economic, and social issues and circumstances faced by media professionals;
3. develop a critical understanding of different theories of the media and the historical roles and social purposes of different media.

The program emphasizes the relations between theory and practice and students are encouraged to develop and hone their skills through working with both hard copy and electronic publications. The program is also structured to accommodate students with a wide range of educational and practical experience, as well as provide a broad set of career and educational options for graduates.