Journalism (B.A./B.S.)
Everyone has a story to tell.
A major in journalism prepares students with essential skills, including writing, speaking, critical thinking and technology. Through coursework and experiential learning opportunities, including a required internship, graduates are well-positioned for a wide variety of careers.
Students may pursue a B.A. or B.S. in journalism with coursework in both broadcast and news-editorial journalism. This versatile major prepares students to be digital storytellers, reporters, editors, designers for print, broadcast or online media, photojournalists or communicators in government, nonprofit organizations or in the corporate world.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Like to write.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Are curious about the world around you.
- Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Want to make a difference.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Reporter for a newspaper or TV station
- Radio or TV news producer
- Writer, columnist or blogger
- Copy editor
- Digital and social media manager
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Daktronics
- FloSports
- Watertown Public Opinion
- Dakota News Now
- KELOLAND Media Group
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Jackrabbit Sports Network
- 605 Magazine
- Grand Forks Herald
- KELOLAND Media Group
- CBS Sports
- South Dakota News Watch
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- The Collegian
- KSDJ FM Radio
- Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society
