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Why Study Journalism at PBA?
Prepare to inform, investigate, and tell stories that make an impact through 黑料吃瓜网’s Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Students develop skills in reporting, writing, editing, multimedia production, and digital storytelling while learning to approach journalism with integrity and a Christ-centered perspective.
- Christ-Centered Journalism: Develop ethical reporting practices grounded in truth, integrity, and service.
- Hands-On Media Experience: Build practical skills in reporting, editing, producing, and multimedia journalism.
- Digital Storytelling: Learn to create compelling content across web, social media, video, and emerging media platforms.
- Student Media: Gain real-world experience through The Beacon Today, PBA’s award-winning digital campus news organization.
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What You'll Learn
Students in the Journalism program learn to:
- Research and report news accurately and ethically
- Write and edit news stories for print and digital audiences
- Produce multimedia journalism using video, audio, photography, and web tools
- Analyze current events and global issues critically
- Adapt journalistic storytelling to an evolving media landscape
Program Details
The Journalism program combines reporting, writing, editing, multimedia production, and digital storytelling to prepare students for careers across today’s media industry. Through hands-on projects, student media, faculty mentorship, and practical journalism experiences, students develop the skills needed to inform audiences and communicate with impact.
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this program. Take a look at what you鈥檒l be learning while working toward your degree.
Students can customize their academic experience through elective coursework, minors, and additional majors that align with their academic and career goals. Explore the opportunities available at PBA.
Students gain hands-on experience through digital media production, reporting, editing, photography, video, and other journalism tools. Students also work with The Beacon Today, PBA’s digital-only campus news organization, to develop professional media skills and build their portfolios.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring academic expertise, intercultural experience, ministry leadership, and a commitment to student success. Through mentorship, field experiences, and personalized guidance, PBA professors help students develop the knowledge, cultural awareness, and confidence needed for effective intercultural work and ministry.
Students gain practical journalism experience through reporting projects, multimedia production, student media, internships, and professional development opportunities. Students can contribute to The Beacon Today, covering campus, community, and national news across digital and social media platforms while building experience in reporting, editing, photography, video, and web production.
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Official high school transcripts
- Additional admissions materials as required
Visit the Office of Admissions website for current application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Journalism graduates are prepared for careers across news, media, digital content, public relations, and communications. Through hands-on reporting and multimedia experiences, graduates develop the writing, research, storytelling, and technical skills needed to succeed in an evolving media industry.
Potential career paths include:
- Television News Anchor/Reporter
- Multimedia Journalist
- Investigative Journalist
- Journalist
- Podcast Presenter
- Content Creator
- Copywriter
- Video Editor
- Television News Producer
- Sports Reporter
- Web Producer
- Social Media Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Foreign Correspondent
- Grant Writer
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Student Stories
Journalism students gain valuable experience through reporting, student media, multimedia production, internships, and faculty mentorship. These opportunities help students strengthen their storytelling, critical-thinking, and communication skills while preparing for careers in journalism and media.
鈥淢y professors taught me how to think critically about current events and global issues. They also taught me how to thrive in a world with an ever-changing media landscape, and what authentic, impactful communication looks like.鈥�
鈥� Hannah Deadman-Arnst 鈥�15
Daniella Parra: Communicating Stories That Matter
Watch Daniella Parra鈥檚 story below to learn how her experience studying Communication at PBA helped her develop the confidence and skills to connect with audiences through meaningful storytelling. Through faculty mentorship, hands-on experiences, and a Christ-centered education, Daniella strengthened her ability to communicate thoughtfully and make an impact through media.
Financial Aid
PBA鈥檚 robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
