The journalism program teaches fundamental reporting and multimedia skills, critical thinking, and effective oral and written expression. The department seeks to educate individuals for careers as truthful and accurate media professionals, such as reporters, producers, editors and broadcasters.

The Master of Arts in Journalism is a professional program that prepares students to become ethical, skilled providers of news. After completing a core of journalism ethics, reporting, writing and multimedia skills courses, students may pursue study in the specialized fields of business, science, health and/or sports reporting, or current public relations practices.