<p>what other schools have good journalism departments
( I want to do magazine's, not newspapers)</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Columbia has a good reputation in journalism. Though I don't know the specifics of its merits in magazines vs. newspapers.</p>
<p>Columbia has NO UNDERGRADUATE. So, if you are talking Undergraduate, don't consider Columbia.</p>
<p>Generally, the top 5 schools for journalism are (in no particular order) USC, UNC Chapel Hill, Northwestern, Syracuse University, and University of Missouri at Columbia. If you are interested in magazines, then Syracuse might be your strongest bet, as I believe UNC and USC are more devoted to broadcasting, although I'm sure both are also exceptional when it comes to reporting, layout, and design. U of M would be a good choice too.</p>
<p>NYU is another school that comes to mind. A lot of publics have surprisingly good programs, so be sure to check those out too.</p>
<p>If you are looking at broadcast or radio journalism, Emerson in Boston has very nice resources (I visited with my friend). It's a little different from the typical collegiate experience, but it is definitely worth consideration.</p>
<p>I've heard that Boston U has a great undergraduate communications school.</p>
<p>Mizzou has the second best J-school, great burritos, and the Waltons. Go there.</p>
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<p>What's the difference between majoring in journalism or majoring in communications? It depends on the school. Sometimes, there can be very little difference. Generally, however, a major in communication tends to focus more on the theories behind how people and societies communicate, rather than on "hands on" skills such as writing, interviewing, and editing. It is important to take a close look at the classes offered and the focus of the program when looking at a commmunications major. Some communications programs are focused more on preparing students to do graduate level work in communications theory than they are on preparing students to find jobs as journalists. Finally, keep in mind that it is not absolutely necessary to major in either journalism or communicatons if you want to work in journalism. Other majors - when combined with work in campus media or journalism-related internships - can also be a foundation for a career in journalism.</p>
<p>When looking at any journalism or communications program, there are a few important questions to ask to help you evaluate the program's quality and how well it will prepare you to find a job after graduation:</p>
<p> Is the curriculum emphasis on actual "real world" journalism skills or on communications theory (i.e., "mass communications") What percentage of the faculty has "real world" experience, i.e., they've actually been journalists or in communications? (You want a program where a higher percentage have experience and working knowledge, not just theoretical knowledge) What opportunities are there to work in on campus media? (At some schools, getting a reporter or editor position at the student newspaper or radio station can be very competitive) How up to date is the equipment in the program? (Esp. important if you are interested in broadcast journalism) Are the facilities adequate for the number of majors? (If you never get into use the facilities because they're tied up for grad students, they won't help you) How many opportunities are there for internships? How many students actually do internships? Is it realistic to combine an internship with the level of academic effort required? How do you get internships? What size are the classes? How much writing and editing do you actually do in the classes? How good are the professors at giving you feedback about your writing and editing? What is the career placement office like? Does the journalism program have its own career placement/advising program or do you go through the school's "general" career office? Where did last year's graduates end up working immediately after graduation? Where do alumni work?</p>
<p>So, how do you track down good schools for journalism? Start by looking over the 140 colleges and universities that have programs accredited by The</a> Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. </p>
<p>I promised a list of what I consider the best undergraduate journalism programs in the country. Here it is, in no particular order: University of Missouri-Columbia, Syracuse University, Northwestern University, University of Southern California, Boston University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, New York University, University of Oregon, Indiana University, U of Maryland-College Park, Ithaca College, Emerson College, Washington and Lee University, U of Wisconsin-Madison, Pepperdine University, the University of South Dakota, the University of Georgia, the University of Florida, and the University of Texas-Austin. Other excellent journalism and communications programs include: Susquehanna University, Muhlenberg College, Loyola Marymount, Santa Clara University, Loyola University (Maryland), Simmons College, San Diego State University, Temple, American University, the University of Pennsylvania, Creighton University, Marquette University, Villanova University, and Ohio University.
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As a former journalist and editor who hired reporters, I want to echo something Carolyn wrote deep into her story. You don't have to major in journalism to be a good reporter. In fact, I thought it sometimes was a detriment. I'll explain below.</p>
<p>A journalism minor or part-time work on a campus paper, radio or TV station while majoring in something else such as business, urban planning, government, etc. may provide a much better preparation to be a working journalist. I hired j-school grads who had the story formula down pat, but they had no perspective. They wrote formula stories that lacked depth. Over time I came to prefer people who had work experience in another field but also had a talent for writing. In my experience, they generally were better reporters. </p>
<p>So my advice differs slightly. I think you may be better off finding a school where you can minor in journalism while getting an education in another field that prepares you to know and understand how business, government, politics, etc. actually works. That way you'll know what is real news and not just pablum.
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A journalism minor or part-time work on a campus paper, radio or TV station while majoring in something else such as business, urban planning, government, etc. may provide a much better preparation to be a working journalist.
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<p>That may very well be true. For j-students at Northwestern, 45 credits (1 class = 1 credit) are required to graduate; 33 of them have to be classes OUTSIDE of the J-school. Students can easily use those 33 to fulfill the requirement for another major and many do just that.</p>
<p>Ohio University</p>
<p>Mizzou J School
NYU</p>
<p>zules- I grew up in Columbia, and I guarantee you, you will never see the Waltons. Except maybe their name on various rec centers and librarys because they had some extra cash lying around and decided to put it to use. Their daughter didn't even go there. They have the ugliest house I have ever seen. And they ride around town in a white limo. You will never see them though.</p>
<p>I'm sure, that was just a figure of speech. I kind of liked Mizzou, though. If I don't get into business school, I'll try their J-school. The international admissions lady likes me lol.</p>