Best Journalism/Communication Schools - Somewhat Specific Parameters

College Search & Selection
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<p>So my friend asked me to help his younger sister find a school strong in communications and/or journalism, although programs like broadcast journalism, media, and whatnot are fine. </p>

<p>Stats:
4.2 GPA, 2010 SAT (unknown breakdown, so assume an about equal distribution of CR, M, and W scores)</p>

<p>Preferences: She'd prefer a medium sized private without a dominant religious influence, but is fine with liberal arts colleges so long as they have access to cities for internships and the ilk. </p>

<p>Limiting factor: Cost will not be factored into this equation. Not only is her father an extremely successful professor, but he works at an institution that's part of the Tuition Exchange program, so any schools posters recommend must be listed here: Tuition</a> Exchange</p>

<p>Here are the schools I've come up with. Anyone have any other suggestions?
-Loyola Marymount University
-American University
-Depaul
-George Washington University
-Syracuse
-Tulane
-Boston University
-Texas Christian University
-Elon
-Seattle University</p>

<p>Thank you so much! If you have any other questions, feel free to post them.</p>

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<p>It absolutely does not fit your list, but I always think of University of Missouri when it comes to Journalism as they are in the top 3 of all J-Schools.</p>

<p>That said, the University of Southern California also has a top level Journalism department.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately her dad works for USC, so it’s out. I should have mentioned that in my first post.</p>

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<p>Why does that make it out?</p>

<p>Emerson College in Boston, known for communications, looks like journo too</p>

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<p>Getting admitted to USC’s tuition exchange program (all of the schools on the list aren’t automatic tuition reimbursements) is extremely competitive for students of current USC faculty. Additionally, neither she nor her father want her to go to USC as they think it will limit her growth opportunities. </p>

<p>Thanks for the suggestion regarding Emerson. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Syracuse University (Journalism) [Newhouse</a> School](<a href=“http://newhouse.syr.edu/]Newhouse”>http://newhouse.syr.edu/)</p>

<p>Boston University (Communications) [College</a> of Communication » Boston University](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/com/]College”>http://www.bu.edu/com/)</p>

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<p>They shouldn’t have to apply to USC tuition reimbursement through tuition exchange (Just being a full time employee should make his first two children eligible) according to their website: [USC</a> Benefits: Tuition Assistance/Tuition Exchange](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/dept/Benefits/ed-tuition.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/dept/Benefits/ed-tuition.html)</p>

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<p>Can anyone tell me which program would be better for broadcast journalism and why? I know one is private and one is public and one is bigger than the other, but as far as the nuts and bolts of each program, which one would be better? My D and I will be visiting both early August and wanted to get an idea of what to look for. She has excellent grades and also runs XC, so running may be an option, and she’ll be OOS. Looking for early hands-on experience.
Sorry. Will start new thread.</p>

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<p>I’m pulling weight here for the Newhouse School on 'Cuse’s campus which is really a marvel of architecture, not to mention inside is a fantastic facility with busy journalists learning. Equally so, SMPA at is really a great school within GW. It established the first Political Communications major which is geared towards a culmination of broadcast journalism and political reporting with many excursions and classes in fact that regularly meet in the city. Definitely, the best way to break into that specific career path if it is politically motivated is at the School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA). AU does have a good program, but as far as internships there is no better place to be than in downtown Washington DC. Your friend’s younger sister’s GPA/SAT make her a competitive applicant at GW and Syracuse. I’d also recommend Emerson College in Boston, BU has good programs as from what I can hear. The rest you posted don’t really stand out as much as these ^</p>

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<p>Northwestern’s Medill</p>

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<p>Remember, the school must be part of the [Tuition</a> Exchange](<a href=“http://www.tuitionexchange.org/schools.cfm]Tuition”>http://www.tuitionexchange.org/schools.cfm) so no Northwestern (sadness). I also spoke with the brother again, and he said that USC is definitely out although other SoCal colleges are fine.</p>

<p>After doing a bit more research with the help of the lovely posters on CC, I’ve come up with the following schools:
-Loyola Marymount University
-Tulane
-Boston University
-George Washington University
-Syracuse University
-Drake University
-St. Bonaventure University
-American University
-Chapman University
-Emerson College
-Elon
-University of Pittsburgh
-Texas Christian University
-University of San Diego
-Santa Clara University
-Muhlenberg</p>

<p>The reason this list is so long is because I don’t personally know her, so I can’t narrow it down based on probable fit. With that being said, does anyone want to comment on them or suggest any other schools strong in those programs? Also, do any posters know anything about Fordham, Hofstra, or University of Delaware?</p>

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<p>Ohio University Scripps School</p>

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<p>Ohio University isn’t part of the Tuition Exchange program. From what I can tell the only non commuter publics on the list are the University of Florida, University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Delaware.</p>

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<p>You have some bigger names on the list, but if she’s not against a techie school you might try RIT. They have a much longer history with photojournalism (they have a great photography school), but started a journalism degree a few years ago with a multimedia emphasis [RIT</a> Launches Journalism Degree with Multimedia Focus - RIT News](<a href=“http://www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=46441]RIT”>http://www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=46441) She might like the co-op program.</p>

<p>My daughter is going to RIT on Tuition Exchange starting this year. She looked at many of the schools on your list. Syracuse is nice since it guarantees Tuition Exchange to anyone admitted, but it’s such a pricey school that is still costs a lot more than other Tuition Exchange schools.</p>