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Lang Program Contacts

Chair
Blake Eskin

Professor of Journalism + Design
eskinb@newschool.edu

Lang Departmental Faculty Advisor
Alvin Chang
alvinchang@newschool.edu

Lang Academic Advisor for Journalism + Design
Amanda Harris
Lang/BFA Academic Advisor
lucillea@newschool.edu

Adult Bachelor's Program
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject should see their core faculty advisor.

This page outlines the requirements for the degree in Journalism + Design (BA Journalism + Design). Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject area should consult their core faculty advisor. Undergraduates across the university can study this subject as a minor

Requirements for the BA in Journalism + Design at Lang

Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and the Journalism + Design Requirements Worksheets below.

Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying journalism and design should consult their core faculty advisor.

Introductory Courses

  • LLSJ 2001 News, Narrative, and Design I (3–4 credits)

Other Required Courses

  • LLSJ 3001 News, Narrative, and Design II (3–4 credits)
  • LLSJ 3505 Data Storytelling (formerly Visualizing Data) (3–4 credits)
  • 2 Form electives (6–8 credits)
  • LLSJ 2010 Ethics and History of Journalism (3–4 credits)
  • 3 Area electives: 1 Reporting and Craft elective and 2 general electives (9–12 credits)
  • 2 Liberal Arts electives (6–8 credits)

Senior Capstone:

  • LLSJ 4991 Senior Capstone (4 credits)

Total credits: 37–48

Requirements for the BA in Journalism + Design at Lang

Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and the Journalism + Design Requirements Worksheets below.

Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying journalism and design should consult their core faculty advisor.

Introductory Courses

  • LLSJ 2001 News, Narrative, and Design I (3–4 credits)

Other Required Courses

  • LLSJ 3001 News, Narrative, and Design II (3–4 credits)
  • LLSJ 3505 Data Storytelling (formerly Visualizing Data) (3–4 credits)
  • 2 Form electives (6–8 credits)
  • LLSJ 2010 Ethics and History of Journalism (3–4 credits)
  • 3 Area electives: 1 Reporting and Craft elective and 2 general electives (9–12 credits)
  • 2 Liberal Arts electives (6–8 credits)

Senior Capstone:

  • LLSJ 4991 Senior Capstone (4 credits)

Total credits: 37–48

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