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Bachelor's in Social Sciences — Journalism Online Journalism Program at WUV

Bachelor's in Journalism at WUV

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program Overview Why earn your Bachelor's in Journalism at WUV?

The Bachelor's in Social Sciences — Journalism at westerfirld university of virginia is a comprehensive 4-year program that develops skilled communicators, reporters, and media professionals. Students master broadcast journalism, news writing, online journalism, and media ethics — grounded in a broad social sciences foundation covering economics, sociology, political science, and world history. Graduates are prepared for careers in print, broadcast, digital media, and public affairs.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Broadcast journalism and news production
  • News writing and copyediting fundamentals
  • Online journalism and digital media storytelling
  • Media, culture, and technology in the modern world
  • Introduction to journalism ethics and practice
  • Social sciences foundations for contextual reporting
Journalism students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Journalism courses that prepare you for your career

This 144-credit Bachelor's program includes 10 general education courses, 8 core social sciences courses, and 6 specialist journalism courses — 24 courses total.

General Education Courses

Broad foundational knowledge across humanities, sciences, and communication.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Social Sciences Courses

Advanced social sciences covering political science, world literature, sociology, psychology, world history, and economics.

SS-080Introduction to Political Science
SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
SS-291World Literature
SS-381Foundations of Sociology
SS-395English Rhetoric
SS-664Essentials of General Psychology
SS-777Introduction to World History
SS-812Introduction to Economics

Specialist Journalism Courses

Applied journalism courses covering broadcast, news writing, online journalism, copyediting, and media culture.

JOU-013Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
JOU-454Introduction to Journalism
JOU-465News Writing
JOU-498Fundamentals of Online Journalism
JOU-549Introduction to Copyediting
JOU-679Media, Culture and Technology

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Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Journalism?

A Bachelor's in Journalism from WUV prepares you for dynamic careers across print, broadcast, digital media, and public affairs:

  • Reporter / Correspondent — Investigate and report news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or digital outlets.
  • Broadcast Journalist — Produce and present news content for radio, TV, or online streaming platforms.
  • Digital Media Writer — Create and publish content for news websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
  • Copyeditor — Review and refine written content for accuracy, style, and publication readiness.
  • Public Affairs Specialist — Manage communications for government agencies, nonprofits, or advocacy organizations.
  • Graduate Program Applicant — Advance to a Master's in Journalism, Mass Communication, or Media Studies.