Academics

At the heart of the School of Journalism’s long success story is the range of academic offerings and their relevance to students’ desires to craft their own careers. Courses are challenging – and they are designed to be that way. They are revised and refined so that they are current with developments in the profession.

Graduates are ready to work in a variety of positions and environments, thanks to this commitment. Some of those positions include reporting and editing in a variety of media, from print to online to broadcast; working in public relations and advertising; and working in visual communications as graphic designers and photojournalists.

Regardless of these areas of concentration, students will learn journalism basics of reporting and editing. A photojournalist who also can report or an editor who understands online presentation will have an edge in the job market, a market that continues to demand this breadth of skills in all professionals.

Graduate students work with faculty in a variety of research areas, furthering the journalism profession by examining trends and analyzing issues such as ethics or legal developments.

And not all learning takes place in the classroom. Students travel to news organizations to see professionals at work, are encouraged to work outside the classroom in area and campus media and often enjoy to practice their skills.