Degrees & Programs Offered
UAF’s Journalism program has recently gone through some significant changes.
If you are currently a Digital Journalism major, you can find answers to frequently asked questions here.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
B.A., Journalism: Science & the Environment
While many areas of Journalism are shrinking, Science and Environmental Journalism is an area of growth. More jobs in this specialty are being added every month. In addition, UAF is at the forefront in many areas of science, especially climate change. With so many stories in UAF’s backyard, there’s lots of material for students, making this specialization a natural fit. Finally, while there are dozens of graduate programs in Science and Environmental Journalism, just a handful of colleges and universities offer an undergraduate program, and none of them exists at a top research university. This makes UAF’s program unique.
JOUR F439 Science Writing for Popular Media
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Students write, read and analyze science articles, social media posts, blog posts and/or press releases. Coursework includes writing and reading assignments, class workshops and conferences with the instructor. Emphasis on recognizing, finding and developing science stories; structuring articles; capturing reader interest; maintaining accuracy; and getting published. Scientists are welcome.
Have you chosen your minor? The very interdisciplinary nature of the College of Liberal Arts means that you have so many options when it comes to tailoring your degree program so that it is just right for you. Here are some minors that students have paired with a B.A. in Journalism:
Common Minors for Journalism Majors
Minor in Journalism: Science and the Environment
