Program Description
Submitted by rwashburn on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 2:55pm.
Journalism – Online, Print and Broadcast – prepares students for the world of today’s journalism and the industry of the future. Students train to be flexible industry professionals in a full range of media, with the opportunity to focus on two areas of choice. In first year students work in simulation labs honing their research, writing, interviewing, technical and performance skillsIn second year students produce a variety of product for public consumption. They gain on-air experience on the federally-licensed College radio station, 91X; produce a web-based television newscast; and, publish work for the student-produced community newspaper, The Pioneer. Students also generate the content for the Online Pioneer, a site which encompasses all facets of journalism.In third year students further hone their craft and learn to flourish in the environment of an integrated newsroom where audio, visual, print, traditional broadcast and online professionals work side-by side. They also gain hands-on experience through an eight-week internship which enables networking and career development opportunities.
