The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies degree program at NMSU prepares students for careers in mass media including advertising, television broadcasting, print and online news writing, editing, photojournalism, public relations and more. The curriculum explores how these disciplines are converging, and emphasizes the skills of gathering, evaluating and disseminating news and information. Students also are instructed in the theory, law, history and professional ethics of mass media communications.
Degree Requirements and Roadmap
Areas of Emphasis
- Broadcasting
- Strategic Communications (Advertising and Public Relations)
- Multimedia Journalism
- Photojournalism
