Journalism

Whether you aspire to break news, tell captivating stories or specialize in sports reporting, the journalism major prepares you to succeed in today’s dynamic media environment.

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Key Facts

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Degree

B.S. Journalism

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

August

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

Students in the journalism program learn to meet the challenges of a complex and evolving industry and study critical issues faced in today’s complex communications environment. In small classes taught by industry professionals, students develop their ability to create content for a variety of audiences and platforms. The program’s emphasis remains core skills such as editing, interviewing, information gathering and reporting, achoring, producing and writing. Students also gain experience with design, data, multimedia and social media. Curriculum includes diversity issues, law and ethics.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Gain valuable experience with design, data, multimedia and social media, and produce content for award-winning outlets such as The NewsHouse or NCC News.

Explore opportunities beyond the classroom at the student-run campus newspaper or magazines, three campus radio stations and a student-operated television station

Study critical issues and ethical dilemmas facing today’s complex communications environment, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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