The principal objective of the journalism concentration is to provide the skills and practice necessary for careers in the electronic media. Specifically, the concentration objectives are: (1) to provide experience in writing various types of news stories, and to develop skills in reporting and news gathering techniques; (2) to develop critical acumen necessary to check news stories for accuracy and correctness; (3) to develop skills in graphics or photography that complement the journalistic writing skills; (4) to provide actual on-the-job experience by working on the campus newspaper and through an internship, and (5) to add breadth and depth to the professional’s specialized skills through collateral courses.

The concentration includes three emphases: print, broadcast journalism and visual journalism.

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• Concentration Faculty: Genelle Belmas, Jeff Brody, Tom Clanin, Beth Evans, Tony Fellow, Nancy Snow, Andi Stein, Jason Shepard, Brent Foster

• Student Associations: Society of Professional Journalist