required and students are urged to pursue work as interns in the top media markets of the United States (e.g. New York, Washing- ton, D.C., Los Angeles) and in overseas contexts. Students choose electives within and outside of the major to craft study that fits their skills, interests and vocational vision. The Los Angeles media market figures prominently in the Biola Journal- ism Program through our access to guest speakers and workshop opportunities ranging from investigative news reporting to documentary photojournalism to in-depth television reporting. The curriculum blends theory with practice in ways that prepare students not only for top-level journalism careers, but law school, graduate study and media-related ministry.
Mass Communication
Faculty Interim Chair: ........................................................... Lisa Swain, M.A. Professors: ........................................................ Gonzales, Longinow Associate Professors: ..........Fisher, Medberry, Schmidt, Swain Assistant Professors: ............................ Tamplin, Welter, Yamada Mission & Learning Outcomes The Mass Communication Department equips students to serve as observers, interpreters, creators and patrons of mass media. We offer students a thorough grounding in the theory, research and practices of mass communication. We begin with an understand- ing of the ancient arts and aesthetics inherent in storytelling. Students will learn the history of their discipline, developing the research skills and critical thinking necessary to recognize their position in relationship to critical junctures in mass communica- tion. Finally, students will polish and practice a particular craft. Our graduates will see their career and calling as comparable to the art of poets, painters, sculptors, historians, and politicians. They will be empowered to celebrate the innate, precious, God-given gift of life, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the ongoing, surpris- ing activity of the Holy Spirit. They will work out those enduring truths in the rapidly evolving, technologically driven, highly-com- petitive world of mass communication. Degree Programs Upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements, the Mass Communication Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in two majors:
Print News Emphasis Students complete 45 units, of which 24 must be upper division.
The 34-unit core in print news includes: 106, 107, 110, 202, 225, 231, 300 (3 practicum semesters at 1 unit each), 305, 332, 433, 440 (totaling 3 units), 461 and 467. Students, guided by the academic advisor, are urged to take their internship in a major media mar- ket, in a cross-cultural setting, or overseas. Students select eleven units of electives, 6 of which must be upper division, with the approval of a journalism advisor.
Broadcast News Emphasis Students complete 45 units, of which 24 must be upper division.
The 37-unit core includes: 106, 107, 110, 202, 225, 231, 233, 300 (3 practicum semesters at 1 unit each), 336, 337, 433, 440 (totaling 3 units), 461, and 467. Students guided by the academic advisor, are urged to take this internship in a major media market, in a cross- cultural setting, or overseas. Students select 8 units of electives, 6 of which must be upper division, with the approval of a journalism advisor. Public Relations Emphasis Students electing to take a public relations emphasis in the pro- gram will complete a total of 45 units of which 24 must be upper division. The 39-unit core in public relations includes 106, 107, 110, 111, 202, 225, 232, 300 (3 practicum semesters at 1 unit each), 332, 389, 433, 440 (totaling 3 units), 458, 461, and 467. Students guided by the academic advisor, are urged to take this internship in a major media market, in a cross-cultural setting, or overseas. Six units of electives, 3 of which must be upper division, will be selected with the approval of a journalism advisor.
Journalism
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Majors Journal i sm
Biola University’s Journalism program prepares students to do fact-gathering, writing, editing, and the capturing of visual images in ways that are compelling to audiences ——work that is cultur- ally credible and professionally competent. Biola Journalism stu- dents learn to bring synergy to the work. Their writing and photos, page designs, video packages and audio work are convergent in ways that enhance meaning across many audiences, including those who follow the Internet. Students are prepared for leadership in careers ranging from news journalism (print, broadcast and on the Web), magazine journalism, corporate and non-profit public relations, to the many markets that make use of visual journalism and video news pack- ages. Campus media practicum courses give students a portfolio of work that can include reporting, writing, photojournalism and design for newspaper and magazine formats, deadline reporting, editing, anchoring and production for television. Internships are
Public Relations students are encouraged to enroll in Business 230, Introduction to Marketing, as a general education elective, since it is a prerequisite to all mar- keting courses. Public Relations students also would be well-served to consider enrolling in additional busi-
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