Journalism Major
What is Journalism?
Journalism is an important major because
it educates people who will be employed in newspapers,
radio and television stations, and in other media that
exercise the responsibility of informing the public about
current issues. Journalism prepares students for professional
careers in communications, news and editorial writing,
photojournalism, public relations and advertising. An
internship in a professional organization in which the
student?s skill can be employed is often available. Students
learn the discipline of newspaper reporting and editing,
listening, observing, double-checking, getting facts right,
shooting story-telling photos, designing attractive pages,
writing under deadline pressure and publishing a real
newspaper.
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Journalism?
Journalism students must think critically,
research thoroughly, as well as write clearly and concisely.
They must enjoy a professionally oriented program that
places special emphasis on reporting, research, and writing
skills. Students in journalism need a broad understanding
of the world in order to present their findings to others
in a clear and concise manner. Consequently, they will
take a variety of courses outside of their major. It is
also possible for science students, political science
students and students with specific interests to specialize
in writing or speaking about these special fields.
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What Courses Do Journalism Majors
Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for 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.
News
Writing |
Feature
Writing |
Publication |
Advanced
Reporting |
Cooperative
Education |
Legal
and Ethical Issues in Journalism |
English |
Global
Connections |
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What Types of Positions do Journalism
Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Reporter |
News
Correspondent |
Writer |
Business |
News
Broadcast Anchor |
Freelance
Journalist |
Law |
Education |
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Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year College Curriculums to
Consider
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More Information? Look at major descriptions prepared
by university academic advisement staffs.
Journalism Major
