Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations

Thompson Rivers University

Blends core knowledge, skills, and practice of journalism with a focus on public relations, human resource management, marketing, and international business perspective. Careers cover the fields of publicity, communications and training or coaching. The practical side of the program focuses on writing, editing, interviewing, taking photographs, and working with new technology to produce print and online publications. The theory side of the program emphasizes media law, journalistic ethics, decision-making and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to develop and hone their skills through working with widely circulated hard copy and electronic publications. The program is also structured to accommodate students with a wide range of educational and practical experience, as well as to provide a broad set of career and educational options for graduates.