- Bachelor Degree Program
- 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- 123 Credit Hours
- Fall, Spring and Summer
Our perception of the world around us is now being shaped, not only by traditional news media, but also by the social media outlets, which are playing an increasing role in the way we are informed. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Journalism program is designed to develop your understanding of the changing roles and players in the field of news media, and to help you build the necessary skills to have an influential voice in our technology driven society.
Benefits
As a graduate of CUD’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Journalism, you will have the skills and knowledge to publish, edit, produce and research journalism content within local and international markets. The industry-focused curriculum will prepare you for positions in news reporting and editing, print media layout and design, online news collection and dissemination, as well as social media.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in Journalism, you will have the opportunity to work in the dynamic world of modern media, including:
- Newspapers
- Magazines and other forms of Publishing
- Broadcast Journalism
- Electronic Media
- Online Journalism
Program Structure
Program Requirements
| Requirements | Compulsory Credit Hours |
Elective Credit Hours |
Free Credit Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Requirement (UR) | 24 | 9 | 33 | |
| Faculty Requirements (Core) (CR.H) | 45 | - | 45 | |
| Concentration (Major) (MJ) | 24 | 9 | 33 | |
| Free Elective (FE) | - | 12 | 12 | |
| Total | 93 | 18 | 12 | 123 |
Core Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCM | 100 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 | |
| MCM | 110 | Communication Theories | MCM 100 | 3 |
| MCM | 120 | Communication Research Methods | MCM 110 | 3 |
| MCM | 130 | Media Ethics and Laws | MCM 100 | 3 |
| MCM | 200 | Introduction to Political Sciences | MCM 100 | 3 |
| MGT | 202 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| MCM | 210 | Media Sociology | MCM 110 | 3 |
| MCM | 220 | Media Impact | MCM 110 | 3 |
| MCM | 230 | Principles of Economics | 3 | |
| MCM | 310 | Internet & Social Networks | 3 | |
| MCM | 320 | Computerized Media Archiving | 3 | |
| MCM | 330 | Literary & Artistic Criticism | MCM 100 | 3 |
| MCM | 410 | Political Geography | MCM 200 | 3 |
| MCM | 420 | Modern World History | MCM 410 | 3 |
| MCM | 430 | Media Internship | 81 credits | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRN | 205 | Journalistic Translation (1) | 3 | |
| JRN | 210 | Layout & Graphic Design | 3 | |
| JRN | 305 | News Writing & Editing | MCM 100 | 3 |
| JRN | 315 | News Editing (1) | JRN 305 | 3 |
| JRN | 215 | Online Journalism | MCM 310 | 3 |
| JRN | 410 | Digital Storytelling | JRN 305 | 3 |
| JRN | 420 | Website Design | JRN 215 | 3 |
| JRN | 430 | Graduation Project in Journalism | Graduating Semester | 3 |
Electives
Students select three courses (9 Cr.H) from the following list)
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRN | 207 | News Editing (2) | JRN 315 | 3 |
| JRN | 217 | Journalistic Translation (2) | JRN 205 | 3 |
| JRN | 317 | Digital Photography | MCM 100 | 3 |
| JRN | 318 | Media Convergence | JRN 215 | 3 |
| JRN | 435 | The Press in the UAE | MCM 100 | 3 |