Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Strong journalism requires skilled reporting, ethical practice, and the ability to cover the full range of human experience: from breaking news on political and economic issues to in-depth features in arts and culture. At Stony Brook University's nationally accredited School of Communication and Journalism, you'll learn to investigate, verify, and report across multimedia platforms, leveraging opportunities to cover business, health, government, sports, science, and technology.

Through hands-on work in professional studios, training in news literacy and broadcast journalism, and access to internships that launch careers at major media outlets — from The New York Times to ESPN — you'll master the reporting craft needed for today's competitive media landscape.

Program Requirements and Coursework 

An ideal double major or minor to complement economic, English, and political science majors. 

Journalism majors at SoCJ benefit from the Center for News Literarcy and the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting. Students also have the opportunity to accelerate their careers with the Fast-Track MBA program: a unique option for qualified majors to earn both a BA in Journalism and an MBA without any application fees, GMAT, or business background required.  This 4+1 program is typically completed across 5 years. 

Journalism minors build critical thinking, professional writing, and digital content skills that distinguish them in today’s competitive job market. Whether your goal is to pursue science writing, data-driven reporting, or broadcast journalism, the program’s courses prepare you for leadership in the newsroom and beyond.