The Bachelor's Program in Journalism and Mass Communication prepares future media professionals to find, verify, analyze and communicate reliable information while producing high-quality journalistic content across multiple platforms.
The program is built on the fundamental principles of journalism, including accuracy, impartiality, professional ethics and a strong sense of public responsibility. It places particular emphasis on freedom of expression, democratic values, human rights; serving the public interest, fostering the integrity, independence and ethical judgment essential for responsible journalism.
Throughout their studies, students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in news reporting, television, radio, multimedia and digital journalism. The curriculum also emphasizes critical thinking, factchecking and verification, investigative reporting, data analysis and the effective use of contemporary digital technologies in journalistic practice.
The program is strongly practice-oriented and designed to reflect the realities of today's media industry. Students work in a modern multimedia newsroom and television studio, participate in hands-on projects and produce journalistic content in a professional environment. They gain practical experience through course-based practical projects as well as internships with leading media organizations.
Graduates of the programme are awarded the academic degree of Bachelor of Journalism and are prepared for successful careers as journalists, multimedia reporters, editors, producers and other media professionals in Georgia and internationally.
