Journalism

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Overview

The Journalism major at 麻豆国产 empowers students to become confident, ethical storytellers who inform and make an impact on their communities. No matter where your passion for journalism lies, you'll develop the writing, reporting, interviewing, and multimedia production skills employers value most. Through hands-on coursework, campus media, internships, and real-world reporting opportunities, you'll build a professional portfolio while gaining practical experience from day one. Here at 麻豆国产, we take a personalized approach, and through small classes, dedicated faculty mentors, and meaningful opportunities to lead, create, and publish your work, you'll graduate with the experience, confidence, and connections necessary to launch a successful career in today's dynamic media industry.

The strengths of our ACEJMC-accredited journalism program are a combination of

  • skills-based courses alongside training in history, law and ethics
  • a dynamic alumni base helping us navigate a changing industry
  • an award-winning faculty active at scholastic, college and professional levels to guide you through your Eastern journey
  • award-winning student media that let you practice your craft, whether focused on writing and reporting, photography and videography, design or editing

Our majors are also active in organizations that add to the journalism conversation by honoring excellence and achievement and by celebrating professionalism in our field.

  • Society for Collegiate Journalists
  • Kappa Tau Alpha
  • National Association of Black Journalists

Degree: BA

Completion time: 48 semester hours required for the major

Accreditation: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications

Resources

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- Program Sheet
- 4-year Course Sequence
- Curriculum Sheet

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Dr. Ensung Kim

Buzzard Hall 2521
Email: scjtoffice@eiu.edu
URL: /journalism/