Journalism/Mass Communication Degree in New York State | St. Bonaventure University

Earn a Journalism/Mass Communication Degree in New York State from St. Bonaventure

If you’re looking to get valuable real-life experiences while you pursue your Journalism/Mass Communication degree in New York State, then you’ll love what SBU has to offer. We provide over 50 undergraduate majors and programs for our new SBU students to feel passionate about.

Participating in the Journalism/Mass Communication degree program at SBU offers remarkable opportunities to help you naturally discover the academic path you want to take. If you’re still unsure about a major, you can work on mapping out your future with your academic advisor while earning your Journalism/Mass Communication degree in New York State. Undergraduates at SBU can take advantage of all we have to offer including an expanded network of contacts and the personal growth that comes with pursuing your Journalism/Mass Communication degree.

Now is the time to get started with your Journalism/Mass Communication degree at St. Bonaventure. Call to learn more!

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Incredible SBU Alumni

When we say that studying at SBU can lead you on the path to becoming extraordinary, we mean it. Some of our notable alumni include:

Eugene McQuade: 1971; Chief Executive Officer, Citibank N.A.
Deborah A. Henretta: 1983; Group President, Proctor & Gamble – Asia
Charles J. Dougherty: 1971; President, Duquesne University
Andrew Nicholson: 2012; first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 NBA Draft
Edward H. Bastian: 1979; President, Delta Air Lines
Chris LaPlaca: 1979; Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN
Robert S. McDow: 1991; Director of Finance and Plant Services, Sweet Home Central School, Amherst, NY
Richard P. Kearns: 1972; retired Chief Administrative Officer and now Senior Advisor, Zurich Financial Services Group
Janet Bodnar: 1971; Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Dan Barry: 1980; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, New York Times
Tim Brown: 1985; President/CEO, Nestlé Canada

Study Details for the Journalism/Mass Communication Degree Program

Students who take the Journalism/Mass Communication degree will gain the understanding and the application of the principles of journalism and mass communication. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in writing, editing and reporting applicable to the print and broadcast media. The school’s skills courses are taught in computer labs and a broadcast journalism studio. Students can receive a JMC degree with a concentration in three areas: print journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communications (PR/advertising).

Our graduates are working for every major broadcast network and most major news publications. They’re also leaders in the fields of public relations, marketing, and business. Join one of the nation’s top journalism programs that boasts four Pulitzer Prize winning alumni. Students who are considering a major in Journalism/Mass Communication should contact the department chair to learn more about the program.

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