The School of Communication offers a journalism degree that will prepare you to work in a variety of formats.
The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism — formerly Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism — will expose you to a variety of photography, writing, reporting, design and multimedia courses, so you can learn how to effectively combine words and visuals.
Beginning day one, you have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including the darkroom, digital photography lab and computer classrooms.
Additionally, you can join student-run media and organizations, and publish your work regionally and nationally through the Point Park News Service. Freelance, volunteer and internship opportunities are plentiful at local newspapers, magazines, photography studios and nonprofit organizations.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in the journalism major. Some of the courses include:
Black and White Photography
Color Photography
Digital Photo Editing
Documentary Photography
History of Photography
Business of Photography
Multi-Camera Video
Newsgathering and Reporting
Faculty bring industry experience to the classroom
School of Communication faculty members are proven professionals with connections to top media and communication organizations.
Worked professionally as a photojournalist at the Herald-Star, Steubenville, Ohio
Facilitated Heart Gallery exhibitions in partnership with the Three Rivers Adoption Council and coordinated a traveling exhibition featuring student work centered on the inauguration of President Barack Obama
Teaches photojournalism and environmental journalism classes
Career Options
With a B.A. degree in journalism, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
Photojournalist
Multimedia Journalist
Photographer
Documentary Photographer
Photography Editor
Photography Assistant
Alumni success
Learn about where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
"As an associate photo editor, it is my responsibility to source images for daily production, breaking news and short feature picture stories. Often, I spend my time trying to illustrate a story that has not been photographed or even more often, cannot be photographed," said Hildebrand.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Photojournalism major Nikole Kost trained with industry professionals at the 2018 Online News Association Student Conference in Austin, Texas, and is also a Mark of Excellence National Award winner.
Monday, April 16, 2018
"When I decided to transfer, Point Park was an easy decision for the Downtown opportunities, the campus and the talented students," Koehler said.
