Print Journalism
The Print Journalism major exists to meet the need for a vital, professionally enhanced Christian witness through the print medium. Christian young people who are verbally gifted and skilled in the means of mass communication can offer the needed corrective to the current secular media.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- English Composition
- Computer Applications Electives
- Foreign Language
- Sophomore
- Principles of Communication
- Expository Writing
- Introduction to Desktop Publishing
- Principles of Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Junior
- News Writing
- History of Print Journalism
- Article Writing
- Reporting
- Senior
- Article Editing
- Writing Internship
- Oral Communication for the Professions Writing Internship
For further details see complete major information:
Print Journalism Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Principles of Journalism This class introduces you to mass communication. It emphasizes the journalist's role in contemporary society and journalistic responsibility.
Expository Writing Here you will learn the principles and techniques of writing that informs or explains.
News Writing This course will focus on the writing of news and features for print media, including style and legal aspects of journalism.
Reporting This course focuses on the writing of news stories and features, concentrating on news gathering skills.
Internship Upon recommendation of the department's evaluation committee, senior writing majors who have demonstrated a high level of writing competence work at a local organization in a capacity related to their interest.
Career Opportunities
As a major in Print Journalism, you will be prepared to enter a number of fields in mass communications and, as a Christian, make your impact felt. Among these fields are the following:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Mass media
- Advertising