Bachelor of Science in Journalism

This program is for journalists of the future who want to cover scientific topics, engage in data journalism, employ digital technologies and who are quantitatively oriented. New journalists pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Journalism will take at least 33 hours of journalism coursework, including course work in media writing, fact gathering, and journalism as a profession. While many immersive experiences in journalism are encouraged, provided and facilitated, each BS student will complete a formal, supervised, credit-bearing internship relevant to their area of interest and focus. The science aspect of the degree is rounded out with a course in statistics, a course in research methods, and with the guidance of their academic advisor, the selection of a two-course combination to complete the individualized and customized focus area. Each Bachelor of Science in Journalism student will earn a minor in one of the many scientific minors offered at Texas A&M University. Journalism majors have the option to choose to earn one of the certificates offered by the Department of Communication and Journalism which include, Health Communication, Leadership & Conflict Management, Social Media or Strategic Communication.

Official academic records (transcripts, marksheets, diplomas, etc.) are required for all secondary and any university coursework completed. Records should include all courses taken in high school and every college or university the applicant has attended.