Bachelor in Journalism
Bachelor in Journalism
The Journalism program at the Lebanese Canadian University – LCU prepares students to research, produce, and present news and media content with accuracy, integrity, and professional ethics. The program combines journalistic theory with practical training in news writing, reporting, interviewing, media law, and digital journalism. Through hands-on projects and media-focused coursework, students develop critical thinking, storytelling, and investigative skills across traditional and digital platforms. Emphasizing ethical standards, media responsibility, and contemporary journalism practices, the program prepares graduates for careers in journalism, news media, broadcasting, digital media, and related communication fields, as well as for advanced academic studies
Program Curriculum (105 Credits)
| # | Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequesites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COM 200 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | - |
| 2 | INF 200 | Introduction to Office Automation | 3 | - |
| 3 | LAN 200 | Mastering of Arabic Language | 3 | - |
| 4 | LAN 210 | Mastering of French Language | 3 | - |
| 5 | LAN 220 | Mastering of English Language | 3 | - |
| 6 | ADM 200 | Principles of Management | 3 | - |
| 7 | COM 220 | Introduction to Information and Communication Sciences | 3 | - |
| 8 | LAN 230 | Writing Techniques | 3 | LAN 200, LAN 210, LAN 220 |
| 9 | LIB 200-7 | Introduction to Intercultural | 3 | - |
| 10 | STM 200-1 | Applied Statistics (STEM) | 3 | - |
| 11 | COM 300 | Introduction to Digital Communication | 3 | COM 220 |
| 12 | COM 310 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | - |
| 13 | ENT 300 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | - |
| 14 | GEO 300 | The State of the World: Geographical Perspectives | 3 | - |
| 15 | JOU 300 | Journalism and Society | 3 | - |
| 16 | LIB 300-4 | Italian | 3 | - |
| 17 | COM 320 | The Foundations of Mass Communication | 3 | COM 220 |
| 18 | COM 330 | Principles of Advertising | 3 | - |
| 19 | JOU 310 | Journalistic Writing Workshop | 3 | - |
| 20 | JUR 300 | Media Laws and Ethics | 3 | - |
| 21 | LIB 300-5 | Photography: Basics | 3 | - |
| 22 | MAR 300 | Marketing | 3 | - |
| 23 | MET 300 | Research Methodology | 3 | - |
| 24 | COM 400 | Specialized Writing 1 | 3 | - |
| 25 | COM 405 | Semiology of Picture | 3 | - |
| 26 | COM 410 | Communication Skills - Public Speaking | 3 | - |
| 27 | JOU 400 | Daily Press Workshop | 3 | JOU 310 |
| 28 | JOU 410 | Art and Techniques of Interview and Reporting | 3 | - |
| 29 | LIB 400-10 | Multimedia Production | 3 | - |
| 30 | COM 450 | Specialized Writing 2 | 3 | COM 400 |
| 31 | JOU 420 | Investigative Journalism | 3 | - |
| 32 | JOU 430 | Economic and Political Journalism | 3 | - |
| 33 | JOU 440 | Journalism/ Radio and TV Workshop | 3 | JOU 400 |
| 34 | LAW 400 | Lebanese Labor Law | 3 | - |
| 35 | STG 400 | Internship | 3 | - |