Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
State University of New York - Buffalo State University
USA,New York
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 19,663/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1871
Total Students: 6,405 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Program Overview
This major allows students interested in news, sports, and entertainment the flexibility to tailor a journalism program toward the presentation of factual information in writing, video, or audio formats for print, broadcast, online and social media. It meets the needs of students preparing for a career in which research and interviewing abilities, accurate and objective reporting, legal and ethical insight, and competence in editing are central to professional practice. Compare this major with communication studies, media production, and public relations and advertising.
Buffalo State was the first SUNY school to become affiliated with the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. and has the largest program in the system. Only a handful of undergraduate programs in New York State are accredited.
Career Opportunities
Students prepare for careers as reporters, anchors, commentators, and news directors for radio, television, and internet-based media, and as reporters, editors, and columnists on newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media.
The profile of a successful journalism graduate is a person with a strong writing proficiency and a compelling use of language, good speaking and listening skills, keen ethical insight and legal awareness, and competence in presentation of information in a particular format (written, visual, and/or digital).
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Understand and apply First Amendment principles and the law appropriate to professional practice relevant to the major
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communication relevant to the major
3. Demonstrate an understanding of gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity, equity, and inclusion in domestic and global societies and their significance in the major
4. Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information relevant to the major
5. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity
6. Think critically, creatively and independently
7. Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communication professions in which they work
8. Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communication professions, audiences and purposes they serve
9. CrItically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, creativity, effective storytelling and/or professional style as appropriate to the major
10. Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts appropriate to the major
11. Apply tools and technologies appropriate to the major
12. Demonstrate competence in professional speaking and presentational skills appropriate to the major
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 Tuition Fee
CAD 19,663 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in State University of New York - Buffalo State University
CAD 15,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
