<p>Right now I want to become a sports writer so I am looking to major in journalism. I'm a senior by the way. I was just wondering would a major in journalism and a minor or maybe second major in accounting be a good combination. I'm considering accounting as a backup plan. Would a minor get me a good job as an accountant if a writing career does not work out? Which schools would be good for this combination? I'm applying to Penn State, Temple, Syracuse, and Maryland right now. Also would Drexel be good for either of these majors? Thanks.</p>
<p>Can't go wrong with Temple for acctg and journalism.</p>
<p>Would this combination be do-able and relatively normal at Temple? Does Temple have an accounting minor? What kind of job placement does Temple have in journalism and accounting? Thanks.</p>
<p>American U. would be a good choice.</p>
<p>Syracuse has one of the nation's best journalism schools, and I believe it has a pretty good accounting program too.</p>
<p>No one needs to sell you on any school. You've clearly done your homework. All these schools have very good reputations for accounting and sports journalism. They're also very big, have good sports scenes and offer many opportunities. However, with that comes bureaucracies that dictate rigid degree requirements and limit non-majors from enjoying the full scope of a program's benefits.</p>
<p>As for how they combine, it depends. On the large, it's easy to double major in these two and also very hard to minor in one or the other. Also, many business and journalism programs will restrict course registration or career fair events to major students. (That doesn't stop you from getting involved in clubs like the student paper, business frats or VITA though).</p>
<p>If you're up for it and have the AP credits, I'd explore double majoring. If you can only major in one, do accounting and write for the student and local papers.</p>
<p>Temple and Syracuse offer an accounting minor, Penn State and Maryland do not. However, consider that Temple or Syracuse's minor is NOT sufficient to meet PA, NJ, MD, NY or DE's CPA requirements. You will need at least 2-3 more courses. Also, consider that business minors will likely not be recruited by the big 4 acct. firms.</p>