Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism
Acting Coordinator
Don Desserud, Arts
Coordinating Committee
David Bulger, Political Science
Edward MacDonald, History
Wimal Rankaduwa, Economics
The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism is an articulated degree offered by the University of Prince Edward Island in cooperation with Holland College. Students acquire technical training and practical experience in Journalism (primarily during study at Holland College) and also acquire something of the breadth of knowledge, content exposure, and skills in research, problem-solving, and critical thinking associated with liberal education (primarily during study at UPEI). The program differs from a Bachelor of Journalism program, which normally has a more theoretical orientation in exploring the nature of the media. It also differs from a Bachelor of Arts program, which offers greater opportunity for depth of study in an academic discipline, does not have much career-specific orientation, and normally is a minimum requirement for admission to graduate study in the humanities, social sciences and some professional programs.
Students normally undertake one year of study at the University, then complete the two-year Journalism program at Holland College (earning a Holland College diploma), before undertaking a final year of study at the University. The final year of study normally includes an opportunity for journalistic writing either at the University or arranged through Holland College. Deviations from the normal sequence of study between the University and Holland College are permitted. In such cases, at least five courses (15 semester-hours) of study must be completed after the Holland College diploma is earned.
Student Advisement
Each student accepted into pre-Journalism studies is assigned an academic advisor who is a member of the Journalism Coordinating Committee. Students are expected to meet periodically with their academic advisors regarding their expectations of the program, questions about the program, and course selection.
University Course Requirements
Students complete 20 courses (60 semester hours) at the University. The program is designed to ensure breadth of exposure to areas of knowledge important to journalistic practice.
The 20 courses must include:
Writing skills
Ethics
Natural sciences methods
Any one of Biology 101, 132, Chemistry 111, Physics 111 (first year)
Canadian history
PEI history and experience
Any one of History 331, 332, Political Science 202, Island Studies 201
Cultural Diversity
Any one course in Anthropology, Sociology/Anthropology, or Asian Studies
Numeracy/Statistics
Any one course in Mathematics, Psychology 278, Sociology 332, Business 251.
Economics
Economics 111 or any alternate course in Economics.
Literature and the arts
Any literature course in English or Modern Languages, or any course in Music, or Fine Arts.
Students may select their eight remaining courses from any area of interest. Students are encouraged to consider the following recommended electives:
