Journalism classes combine the basic principles of journalism (reporting, writing, ethical and legal principles) with new forms (social media, video, data journalism, coding, and more) to provide students with the skills they need to be effective and compelling storytellers, journalists and communicators. A major in journalism will help you develop the skills that you can apply to whatever career path you decide.

Graduates embark on careers in a wide range of specialties and platforms. They work in traditional roles as reporters, editors, writers, multimedia storytellers, broadcasters, investigative journalists, sports media members, and more. They also work in newer forms of media, including social media, data journalism, and coding. They can also work in careers in which journalism provides foundational skills, such as speechwriters, politicians, public relations professionals, lawyers, and more.

Our graduates work in traditional forms of media, emerging platforms, and in corporate roles. Ultimately, the major offers transferrable skills that make our graduates outstanding leaders with successful achievements across all fields.

Department faculty, instructors and graduate students teach a variety of courses—from foundation principles of journalism to cutting-edge technologies and techniques. Virtually all faculty have professional media experience, and the faculty is a mix of those with scholarly specialties and those with professional specialties.

Learn basic principles of journalism (reporting, writing, ethics) with modern and emerging forms (social media, video, data journalism, coding) to become effective and compelling storytellers, journalists and communicators. Careers include:

• Multimedia journalist
• Broadcast journalist
• Sportswriter and sportscaster
• Magazine writer
• News app developer
• Data journalist
• Social media manager
• Brand storyteller
• Content creator
• Photojournalist

Journalism Degree Options

Has a traditional Journalism major and a Journalism: Sports and Media specialization.