Graduates with a BS in Journalism will:

• Apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and of the press.

• Recognize key events in the history of journalism and mass communication and key principles in the main theories of journalism and mass communication.

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of how diverse personal, cultural, social, economic, and political factors intersect with the design and delivery of journalism and mass communication.

• Apply journalism and mass communication concepts and theories in the use and presentation of images and information.

• Uphold the personal and professional ethics and values of journalism. These include the pursuit of truth, fairness and accuracy.

• Think critically, creatively and independently.

• Critically evaluate their own work and that of others to create effective journalism and mass communication messages that are appropriately styled, grammatically correct and relevant to their audiences.

• Collect and evaluate information to achieve journalism and mass communication goals.

• Innovate and employ appropriate communication tools and techniques.