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Journalism and Political Science, BA

This interdisciplinary combined major offers students an opportunity to integrate the study and practice of journalism and political science. Successful students will gain a deep understanding of both disciplines, allowing them to seek out areas such as political writing, campaigns, and law school.

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Career Opportunities

  • Reporter
  • Public Relations
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Documentary Filmaker
  • Business
  • Web Producer
  • Lawyer

Multidisciplinary Skills

  • writing
  • reporting
  • research and analysis
  • critical thinking
  • visual storytelling
  • social media
  • interviewing skills
  • digital skills
  • shooting and editing
  • production skills

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Program Learning Objectives

  1. Describe, analyze, and critique the role of Journalism in a democracy (1st Amendment).
  2. Gather and use data for reporting & analysis.
  3. Collaborate with other news professionals in writing & production of news.
  4. Report & produce a story across a range of media.
  5. Identify patterns in media innovation & the evolving business dynamics of Journalism.
  6. Write focused, organized, literate, and accurate narratives using AP Style; when appropriate.
  7. Critically analyze visual information.
  8. Understand and apply ethical standards of Journalism.

Co-op Opportunities

  • Boston Globe
  • Reebok
  • New Balance
  • CBS Television
  • NBC Universal Television
  • Boston Bruins
  • Boston.com
  • 360 Public Relations
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Featured Work

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Tracking advice on reproductive health in The Boston Globe

Journalism

Journalism professor Meg Heckman and PhD student Arden Bastia were finalists for the Sweeney Award presented by the history division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

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The Lynching of Henry ‘Peg’ Gilbert

Journalism

In a national history wrought with racial terrorism, is the truth enough to mend the general wounds of a lynching? The Lynching of Henry 'Peg' Gilbert is a short documentary which aims to correct the historical record.

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How one New England town fights environmental injustice

Journalism

Brownfields, industrial sites with environmental contamination that prevents new land use, are disproportionately located in low-income, minority communities. Lawrence, Massachusetts is trying to change that.

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What it’s like to survive high school only to fail college

Journalism

Growing up, Amber realized she would one day need a college degree to avoid the life of economic hardship that had torn apart her family.

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