Why Study Journalism?
Major/Minor | Communication | CAS
A field with significant historical importance, journalism plays an important role in today’s society. Journalism majors don’t just learn to report, write and edit stories, but also develop a wide variety of print and broadcast tools, ethical standards and critical thinking skills.
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Of Students Completed at Least One High-Impact Practice Before Graduation
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Skills and Learning Outcomes
- Produce high quality print, broadcast and online journalism.
- Develop and hone communication, critical thinking, collaboration skills and more.
- Master a variety of technology to produce compelling news stories.
- Identify the diversity and sociological factors that affect journalism.
- Adhere to the standards and ethics of journalism across all mediums.
Types of Courses
- Broadcast News Writing
- Documentary Production
- First Amendment in American Society
- Information Gathering
- Media Management for News Entrepreneurs
- News in the Movies
- Online Media Production
- Photojournalism
- Principles of Journalism
Potential Careers
While journalism graduates are traditionally associated with positions in print or broadcast media, the communication and critical thinking skills graduates possess make them great fits for a variety of roles, including:
- Content Strategist
- Editor, Copy Editor or Assignment Editor
- Media Coach or Public Relations Specialist
- News Analyst or Producer
- Reporter: Print, Broadcast, Social
- Writer or Technical Writer
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