Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (B.A.) : IUPUI Bulletins

Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness, and public service.
Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of mass media in the U.S.
Interpret and use the principles of digital, on-line, and print design.
Discuss and practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital, and visual media.
Explain the function and impact of journalism and mass communication.
Classify and separate different audiences for mass communication.
Design and execute an effective job search in journalism.
Conduct research for news stories using a variety of sources and evaluate the accuracy of information sources.

Apply the basic principles of public relations such as media relations, employee communication, and community relations.
Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of public communication in the U.S.
Interpret and use principles of digital and print design.
Discuss and practice the principles of ethical and effective informative and persuasive writing.
Explain the roles and functions of public relations.
Discuss and execute persuasive communication strategies in public relations.
Design and execute an effective job search in public relations.
Design research to support and evaluate public relations campaigns.

Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness, and public service.
Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of traditional and digital sports journalism.
Interpret and use the principles of digital, on-line, and print design.
Discuss and practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, broadcast, and digital media.
Explain the role of sports media and their symbiotic relationship with the sports industry.
Examine the treatment of social, economic, political, and legal issues in sports journalism.
Explain factors that influence sports journalism content and their significance.

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