On air. Online. On the page.
Plug right into a multifaceted career with a degree in convergence journalism. In an age in which print, web and broadcast media converge, today’s storytellers must be prepared to create for a multi-platform environment.
ACU’s convergence journalism bachelor’s degree was designed with the contemporary media landscape in mind. You’ll get experience writing and creating messages for print, television, radio, and the web.
The option for convergence journalism majors to complete a Bachelor of Arts convergence journalism degree makes it possible for them to complete a double major if the other degree is in a BA program, for example in English, history, political science or fine arts.
Especially important to this career path is hands-on experience, and students pursuing the bachelor of science convergence journalism have plenty of opportunities for real-world learning, including work in the JMC Network's converged media lab.
Raitz came to college ready to grow, and at ACU, he found fertile soil.
Read MoreJournalism and mass communications students have access to many hands-on learning and professional development opportunities including:
Convergence Journalism (BA/BS)
Teacher certification
University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 52 credit hours + Electives: 20 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Media Issues
Introduction to Visual Media
Introduction to Race and Media
Colloquium in Race and Media
Journalism and Mass Communication
Early Bird: November 1st
Regular: February 1st
National Candidates: May 1st
