The BA in Journalism — News/Editorial at Western Washington University is designed for aspiring storytellers and public communicators ready to tackle the complexities of mass media. You will develop essential skills in gathering, analyzing, and editing information for diverse audiences across traditional and digital platforms. This program immerses you in current affairs and critical issues, encouraging you to question, investigate, and present information ethically and effectively. If you are driven by curiosity and a desire to inform the public, this undergraduate degree provides a robust foundation for a dynamic career.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, offering hands-on experience through student publication laboratories and culminating in a professional internship. You will engage with core journalistic practices, including newswriting, reporting, editing, mass media law, and ethics, alongside opportunities for specialized study. You will graduate from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, prepared for diverse roles such as reporter, editor, public relations specialist, or multimedia producer, equipped with the critical communication skills demanded by today's media landscape.