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    Phone: 212.229.5150 or 
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    Lang Program Contacts

    Chair
    Blake Eskin

    Professor of Journalism + Design
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    Departmental Faculty Advisor
    Alvin Chang
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    Academic Advisor for Journalism + Design
    Amanda Harris
    Lang/BFA Academic Advisor
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    BPATS Students

    Please see your core faculty advisor

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

    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.

    BPATS students interested in studying anthropology 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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