Overview

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Psychology is a dual-degree program that combines the fields of journalism and psychology. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of journalism and psychology and how they intersect.

The program is typically four years in duration and covers a range of topics including:

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • News Writing and Reporting
  • Mass Communication and Media Studies
  • Ethics and Legal Issues in Journalism
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Social Psychology

In addition to these core subjects, students may also have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas such as broadcast journalism, investigative journalism, sports journalism, health psychology, organizational psychology, and counseling psychology.

The program prepares students for careers in journalism, media, and communication as well as psychology and counseling. Graduates may find work as reporters, editors, writers, producers, broadcasters, public relations officers, media consultants, research assistants, and counselors, among others.

It's important to note that the exact course structure and curriculum may differ between universities. It's recommended to check with the specific university you are interested in for their detailed program overview.

Syllabus

First Year:

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Writing and Reporting
  • History of Media and Communication
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Second Year:

  • News Reporting and Editing
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Third Year:

  • Feature Writing
  • Media Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Applied Psychology in Journalism

Some universities may also offer elective courses in specialized areas such as Broadcast Journalism, Photojournalism, Health Psychology, and Forensic Psychology.

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