Journalism Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply journalistic, communication, and broadcasting principles to the development, production, and transmittal of agricultural information. Includes instruction in basic journalism, broadcasting, film/video, and communication techniques; the production of technically specialized information products for agricultural audiences; and the principles of agricultural sciences and business operations needed to develop and communicate agricultural subject matter in effective ways. Is Journalism the right major for you?
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Journalism Major

What Courses Do Journalism Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Journalism majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Advertising
  • Broadcasting
  • Business Communication
  • Editing
  • Media Planning
  • Newswriting
  • Reporting