Bachelor of Journalism

The Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) degree is a professional degree awarded at some universities to students who have studied journalism in a three or four year undergraduate program. In the United States, some schools that do not award the BJ degree instead confer a Bachelor of the Arts, Journalism (BAJ), or Bachelor of Science, Journalism (BSJ) that is often part of or in conjunction with a course of study in mass communications.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Kansas accredits university level journalism programs in the United States. There are currently 109 such accredited programs in 40 states.

Bachelor of Journalism in India

In India, Bachelor of Journalism is of 3 years. Journalism Courses in India are known by various names like B.J. (Bachelor of Journalism), B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media), B.J.M.C. (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication), B.A. - J.M.C (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), B.A.- Mass Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication). Though the nomenclature differs but these all Courses are one and the same with minor changes in content which have no significant change in employment options after the completion of the course.

Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn) in South Africa

In South Africa, Rhodes University offers the primary accomplishment for Journalism students. While other Universities and Colleges offer diplomas, or B.A. degrees with Media Studies as a Major, Rhodes University combines practical knowledge with theoretical frameworks to compound a highly respected degree. Coupled with an intense selection process, only just over 100 students are permitted to 2nd Year, with even less permitted to the 4th Year Specialisation Course. Without this 4th Year Course, graduates depart with a 3 Year B.A. Degree, with Journalism and Media Studies as one of their majors. [1]

Schools of journalism

Asia

• University of Hong Kong
• Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Amity School of Journalism & Communication,Saket, New Delhi, India
• Indian Institute of Journalism, Janakpuri, New Delhi, India
• Institute of Journalism & Mass Communication, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Australia

• Bond University, Gold Coast
• Griffith University, Gold Coast
• James Cook University, Townsville
• La Trobe University, Melbourne
• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
• The University of Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast
• University of Wollongong

Canada

• Concordia University, Montreal
• Carleton University, Ottawa
• Ryerson University, Toronto
• Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
• University of King's College, Halifax

South Africa

• Rhodes University

United States

• Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
• Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
• University of Colorado at Boulder
• Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
• University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• University of Georgia College of Journalism and Mass Communication
• University of Missouri School of Journalism
• University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• University of Texas at Austin
• Indiana University
• California State University, Northridge

External links

• Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

• About Bachelor of Journalism, India