Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Journalism] From Washington University

One of the earliest degree programs to be offered by University College, the Bachelor of Science in Journalism remains grounded in liberal arts imperatives: critical thinking and analysis; clear and thoughtful writing and discourse; discerning use of information; ethical decision making; appreciation for human diversity; and as an extension of the liberal arts tradition, an understanding of the civic role of media in a free society.

The study of Journalism at University College is multidisciplinary and contextual, integrating concepts and resources from other academic fields in Arts & Sciences such as anthropology, English, economics, history, political science, and psychology.

The program also provides tools and strategies to help students prepare for the digital transformation of journalism that demands proficiency with social media, entrepreneurial and business skills, and the ability to quickly synthesize, analyze, and disseminate information, local to global.

About University College

Recognized worldwide for academic excellence, Washington University in St. Louis has offered outstanding continuing education courses through University College in Arts & Sciences as well as professional programs since 1908. University College was founded officially in 1931 and has been serving the St. Louis region ever since. University College is the division for adult, evening and professional studies in Arts & Sciences and administers the Summer School.

Today, University College offers part-time, evening and summer school classes to students who want to earn undergraduate or graduate degrees, and certificates in specialized areas of study or pursue personal enrichment.

University College gives adult students the opportunity to experience the excitement of attending and earning a degree or certificate from a world-class research institution. The instructors include many WUSTL faculty as well as professionals from the greater St. Louis community. These include successful business, science and health professionals, working journalists, writers and performing artists, and WUSTL graduate students and recent PhDs.

Who are WUSL?s students? Everyone. From the 25-year-old public relations professional in pursuit of a graduate degree to the 45-year-old mother finishing her college degree, to the executive expanding his knowledge about international relations, to the grandmother who always wanted to learn French, UC provides continuing education options for ambitious and curious minds of all ages.