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St. Bonaventure University

Journalism Program


Our major in Journalism, like all programs in the Jandoli School, is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

The Journalism program goes beyond teaching students to write clearly and concisely. Our students will also learn to:

  • Logo for the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communicationcraft messages in ways that are appropriate for specific audiences
  • research critically, filter the results and present them in a cogent manner
  • have a practical understanding of their chosen field of work
  • integrate broad-based learning into their professional activities
  • understand that with their power as communicators comes a moral and ethical responsibility
  • understand the meaning of citizenship in the context of their professional activities and their personal lives
  • recognize and overcome biases, prejudices and limited viewpoints (including their own) so that they can communicate effectively in a diverse world

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Journalism majors work for their degree


Like all programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, the Journalism major requires 400 hours of internships.

It's an impressive number, but it's a requirement our students readily achieve thanks to numerous on- and off-campus opportunities. What's more, many of our graduates say their internships not only made them job-ready right out of school, but also opened doors of opportunity.

Journalism majors also enjoy an experiential learning opportunity that puts them in professional situations with close faculty mentorship.

Dream fulfilled

As a major in the Jandoli School, Kerry Byrnes, '93, rose early each day to watch the "TODAY" show before heading off to class. Today she's working for the show as a producer in New York City.

Read Kerry's Story

Program Information


Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Communication minor

Learning objectives


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    Feb 04, 2025 | Prior to the start of the NFL playoffs, nearly half of Americans said the Kansas City Chiefs would win the AFC championship and 29% — twice as many as the Detroit Lions — said the Chiefs would win the Super Bowl, according to a new survey released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

    Jan 30, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently published a pair of biographical sketches in "The Commanders of Antietam," the newest publication from the Antietam Institute. The pieces highlighted Confederate generals Stonewall Jackson and the irascible D. H. Hill.

    Jan 30, 2025 | Artwork by Heather Lynn Harris, associate professor and director of the master's in Marketing Communication program, has been licensed by Blanc Space Art, LLC for inclusion in the prestigious Silverado Resort & Spa project in Napa Valley, California.