About

To help students grow, excel and achieve success through a relevant, high quality and inspiring academic experience. The department endeavors to stimulate students to illuminate the human condition through the written word and the capturing of critical moments with still, video and multi-media formats, in a diverse and dynamic urban university environment.

• Promoting critical thinking and evaluation of sources. 
• Developing students who apply Associated Press style guidelines to their writing.  
• Developing students who create original works of reporting.  
• Fostering the ability of students to analyze ethical and legal considerations in the field.  
• Promoting an environment of professional, collaborative behavior.