BA Journalism and Mass Communication

The BA program in journalism and mass communication at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, widely regarded as one of the nation's premier media schools, is a highly professional, hands-on degree program that prepares students for careers in mass communications.

Through access to a world-class faculty of journalists, communicators and scholars, and with prestigious internships and immersive learning opportunities, undergraduate students learn the values and principles at the core of the media professions, and they master the highly specialized, practical skills needed for success in today's digital world.

Topics of study can include digital media, broadcast news, innovation and entrepreneurship, audience engagement, social media, public relations and Spanish-language media. The Cronkite School's full-immersion professional programs afford students the opportunity to gain experience in activities like reporting the evening news on Arizona PBS and creating digital advertising campaigns.

High-performing students can apply to the school's accelerated bachelor's degree and master's degree program, which allows for the completion of both degrees in as few as four years. They also can become part of ASU's Barrett, The Honors College.