With a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, you may find yourself covering breaking news events for a major newspaper, radio or television station; using multimedia techniques to combine text, images, sound, videos and graphics to tell a story; or calling play-by-play for an action-packed sporting event.
Writing, designing, decision-making and other media skills are highly versatile and transfer to a multitude of fields. Good communications skills are in demand at small businesses and large corporations not related to the communications industry. Many Journalism majors are successful media practitioners, but others have gone on to be attorneys, managers and educators.
The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall offers an accredited Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in Journalism from expert faculty. There are three well-rounded areas of emphasis to choose from, including the following:
Why study Journalism at Marshall University?
Our award-winning Journalism degree program is accredited by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), and prepares students to meet the challenges of 21st century media markets using cutting-edge techniques in a close and encouraging community atmosphere. New language—content creator, content strategist, multimedia journalist, blogs and social media management—has become commonplace in the classroom, but solid writing, accurate reporting and ethical conduct are still at our core.
At Marshall University, we value an immersive, hands-on learning strategy that gives majors in our accredited Journalism program the qualifications to excel in their chosen fields. Get started on your contributions and work toward leaving your legacy.
Career Outlook for Journalism Majors
The types of jobs held by graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism include:
Opportunities for Journalism Majors
Hands-on Learning
At Marshall University, our students learn with hands-on experience. Our student newspaper, The Parthenon, is online 24/7 and printed two days each week. We broadcast 24/7 on our student radio station, WMUL-FM. Our student television newscast, MU Report, is viewed on public television across West Virginia every other week and nationwide through social media. Basketball Friday Night in West Virginia is a radio/television simulcast that reviews high school basketball games each Friday during the season.
Networking
Student organizations, such as Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and National Broadcasting Society (NBS) at Marshall University, offer opportunities for Journalism majors to make contact and build a bridge to the profession with media pros in the region, West Virginia and the nation. Local practitioners address club meetings and seminars. Professional conferences create opportunities for travel, networking, extended education and competition entries.
Internships
Journalism majors in our accredited program at Marshall University prepare for top careers by participating in immersive internship opportunities, many of which are within driving distance from campus. Here are some examples:
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