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Considering Journalism?
Journalism graduates find that their skills are well-suited to employment not only in the newspaper industry but also in the related fields of public relations, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, graphic design and communications. The strong written-communication skills emphasized in our journalism program prepares students for careers in business, government and education.
An academic major in journalism not only opens the door to many challenging and exciting jobs in the journalism field, but also provides many skills that can be used in other fields as well. Potential employers will take note that journalism majors are suited to a wide range of work. In addition to an excellent journalism background students will gain insight in:
Liberal Arts:
Students will acquire many skills in the broad spectrum of humanities, such as philosophy, literature, fine arts and communication.Computers:
Many computer skills will be acquired, including word processing, electronic editing, desktop publishing and web page design.Written Communication:
In addition to journalistic writing, students also will have a chance to learn other styles of writing such as technical, imaginative, expository and public relations. Good writing skills are not only helpful in a journalism career but also a great asset in almost any field one chooses.