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    Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism

    About The Academic Program

    The Department of Journalism and Media was established in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University in the academic year 1445 AH. It aims to achieve women’s leadership in the national development process. The department grants a bachelor's degree in digital journalism by offering an integrated academic program that keeps pace with successive developments in journalism and media, and aims to prepare media cadres with the necessary knowledge, and research and professional competence qualified in the field of journalism and media to contribute to community service.

    Major

    Journalism and Media

    Language of instruction

    Arabic

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism

    Career opportunities

    Graduates have the opportunity to work in various fields, including: Public Sector: Journalistic researcher, assistant journalistic researcher, journalistic editor, journalistic specialist, publications monitor, news editing secretary. Private Sector: Electronic content writer, electronic content manager, news correspondent, news editor, journalistic director.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program aims to provide specialized journalists in the field of digital journalism.

    1. Provide students with the essential knowledge needed to construct journalistic discourse.
    2. Equip students with the ability to utilize modern technologies to produce distinctive media content in correct language.
    3. Employ scientific research skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation in the field of digital journalism among students.
    4. Enhance the ethics of journalistic and digital media work in accordance with Islamic and Arab culture and human heritage
    5. ‏Utilize digital media to serve community issues and make a qualitative difference in responding to the requirements of development and the job market.

    The student will be able to identify concepts and theories related to media, print journalism, digital journalism, and journalistic institutions.
    The student will classify types and styles of media writing and their characteristics in various media outlets.
    The student will employ critical thinking and problem-solving in managing dialogues, meetings, and journalistic interviews.
    4. The student will analyze media materials objectively.
    5. The student will produce media materials using computer applications and digital media creatively.
    6. The student will actively participate in leading teams and personal and professional development.
    7. The student will adhere to ethical standards of professional practice.

    1. Familiarity with knowledge, theories, and developments in the field of specialization
    2. Proficiency in journalistic and digital work, including writing, editing, and production with skill and efficiency.
    3. Skill and initiative in engaging with digital media and utilizing it in the journalistic field to serve the community and address its issues.
    4. Ability to analyze, critique, research, and solve problems creatively
    5. Excellence in exhibiting a flexible, leadership-oriented, and professionally responsible personality, valuing Islamic principles and national identity

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Studies in Saudi Literature 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Literary Adaptation in Films 3
    Theatre and Performan ce 3
    Script Writing 3
    Modern Fiction 3
    The Short Story 3
    Symphony of Modern Verse 3
    Modern Theatre 3
    Children’s Literature 3
    Literary Theory and Culture 3
    Media and Globalization 2
    Media and Development in the Saudi Society 2
    Media Writing in English 2
    Specialized Journalism 2
    Investigative Journalism 2
    Press Organizations Management 2
    Social Networks 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3
    Arabic Editing 2
    English Language (1) 3
    Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2
    Introduction to Communication 3
    Social work and Voluntary 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Statistics 3
    The Holy Quran 1 4
    Rules of Quran Recitation 1 2
    English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Language Skills 2
    Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2
    Introduction to Journalism 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Design Software (1) 3
    Saudi Media and Legislation 2
    Introduction to Digital Media 2
    Communication Theories 3
    Press News 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Persuasion and Influence 2
    Media Writing 3
    Arts of Journalistic Writing 3 JOUR230
    Journalism Ethics and Digital Media 2
    Photography 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Digital Media 3
    Media Reading in English 3
    Investigative Jurnalism 3 JOUR230
    Electronic Newspaper Design 3 PHOT130AND ( GRPH123OR GRPH123T )
    Public Opinion 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Digital advertising 2
    Journalistic Dialogue 3
    Mobile Journalism 3 PHOT130AND ( EDTEC332TOR EDTEC332 )
    International Journalism 2
    Digital press release 3 JOUR352
    Media Research Methods 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Press Campaigns 2 JOUR332
    Data Journalism 3
    Media Criticism 3
    Digital Journalism Economics 2
    Graduation Project 2 JOUR480

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    CO-OP Training 6