Journalism

This challenging major is for students who want a career in the print or Web industry. Journalism students produce a weekly newspaper, The Chase, that serves a readership of over 5,000 people on campus and in the local community. Houndbytes is an online magazine that includes articles written by students, focusing on the people of the university and surrounding community.

Courses Include:

  • Computer assisted reporting
  • Reporting
  • Copy editing
  • Design
  • Editorial writing
  • Convergent technology
  • Photojournalism
  • Public affairs reporting
  • Magazine and feature writing

Qualified juniors and seniors may complete an internship or professional semester.

Career opportunities in Journalism

  • Reporter
  • Web editor
  • Columnist
  • Author
  • Newspaper editor
  • Web publisher
  • Photojournalist
  • Magazine writer
  • Technical writer
  • Investigative reporter

View the Bachelor of Science in Communication with emphasis in Journalism degree plan.

Learn more about Journalism minor.