Communication & MediaStable Study ProspectsBachelor

Journalism

Also known as: Broadcast Journalism, Media Studies

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic desig
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A Week as a Student

Your News Writing 101 lecture kicks off with a deep dive into AP style and crafting compelling leads. You furiously take notes, trying to internalize the inverted pyramid. Later, in your Media Ethics discussion, you debate a thorny scenario about anonymous sources. Afterwards, you catch your professor outside class, asking for clarification on a reading about libel law; they offer a quick, helpful example. You grab coffee with a friend, discussing the ethical dilemma before heading back to the dorms to outline your first feature story idea, due next week. It's a lot of information, but exciting.

High School Preparation

Required Subjects

English Language ArtsHistorySocial Studies

Recommended GPA

3.0-3.5

Advanced Courses (AP/IB/Honors)

  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP U.S. History
  • IB English Literature

Core Subjects

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Career Prospects

Stable Study Prospects
Graduates can pursue roles as reporters, editors, broadcast journalists, and content creators for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital platforms. Opportunities also exist in public relations, corporate communications, and multimedia production.

Impact of AI on this Study

AI significantly impacts journalism by automating content generation, data analysis for reporting, and personalizing news delivery. It also raises crucial questions about disinformation, ethical reporting, and the future role of human journalists.