Journalism and Communication: BA, BS
Department: Journalism and Communication Department
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
About This Degree
The Department of Journalism and Communication (JCOM) prepares students for careers in a wide range of communication fields. Students develop knowledge and skills in such areas as information gathering, writing, video production, online journalism, and media literacy.
JCOM students routinely win state, regional, and national awards in video and print journalism, multimedia and new technologies, and public relations. The faculty members are more than just teachers and researchers; they are veteran mass media professionals and nationally recognized scholars with experience as newspaper journalists, magazine writers, photographers, editors, TV producers, public relations specialists, and Web designers.
The department recommends that all students complete a one-semester internship before graduation. Because of the hands-on learning students receive while in the program, they graduate with substantial experience and are more likely to be hired.
Students in the major are required to have a minor to build expertise in another subject area.
Students receive a BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
Locations
- Beaver
- Bicknell
- Castle Dale
- Delta
- Ephraim
- Junction
- Nephi
- Price (USU Eastern)
- Richfield
Location Restrictions
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View Potential Careers
With a degree in journalism, students can pursue the following careers:
Broadcast/Electronic Media Emphasis
- News anchor
- Radio host
- Meteorologist
- Talk show host
- News analyst
- Announcer
- Actor
- Professional blogger
- News associate
- Associate producer
- Entertainment agent
- Broadcast assistant
Print Journalism Emphasis
- News writer/editor
- Magazine writer/editor
- Professional blogger
- News analyst
- Columnist
- Designer
- Creative writer
Public Relations Emphasis
- PR specialist (image building, media relations, social media, etc.)
- Writer
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Event planning
- Crisis Management
The Career and Design Center provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.