The Department of Communications/Journalism offers courses and opportunities for individual work in the areas of communications, film, print and broadcast journalism, and digital media. Without neglecting professional and career interests, the department stresses the artistic and humanistic bases of its particular disciplines even when these are of experiential nature.
Students who major in communications/journalism might expect to find career opportunities (apart from graduate school) in the areas of radio, television, newspapers, magazines, digital media, advertising, public relations, teaching, and related fields. The communications industry is one of the fastest growing industries in today’s world. A student may elect a departmental major in communications with a concentration in either journalism or media studies.
Courses in journalism are designed to introduce students to the field of journalism and offer opportunities to gain experience in reporting, writing, design and editing. A strong emphasis is placed also on the ethical and moral aspects of collecting and reporting news.
The study of communications/journalism in the context of a well-rounded liberal arts program should be an asset to a student who plans to enter any of the career fields stressing written or oral communication. Internship opportunities are available.
Major(s): Communications
Minor(s): Journalism, Media Studies