Programs
The following learning outcomes are shared by all programs within the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. All three majors aim to produce graduates who have the ability to:
- Understand the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communication
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of groups in a global society in relation to communication
- Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information
- Demonstrate a knowledge of professional ethics and apply these principles in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity
- Think critically, creatively and independently
- Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communication professions in which they work
- Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communication professions, audiences and purposes they serve
- Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness
- Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts
- Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communication professions in which they work
The curriculum of each major provides learning experiences that will enable students to achieve these outcomes.
