<p>Hi, I'm interested in taking journalism/communications as my major and I would like to know more about colleges who offer great Journalism programs. </p>
<p>I would really appreciate it if you could recommend great Journalism colleges. :)</p>
<p>Northwestern & Columbia are the consensus top two.</p>
<p>Columbia is only a graduate school.</p>
<p>Missouri and North Carolina.</p>
<p>Chapman University has an excellent Television & Broadcast Journalism program through their top Film and Media Arts school at Dodge College.</p>
<p>[CM’s</a> Top 10 Journalism Schools](<a href=“http://www.collegemagazine.com/editorial/2282/Top-10-Journalism-Schools]CM’s”>http://www.collegemagazine.com/editorial/2282/Top-10-Journalism-Schools)</p>
<p>As a former Journalism major myself, I’m curious why anyone would do that now.
I’m not being critical, just curious.
The number of newspapers is tiny compared to when I was in school.
What do people now expect to do with a J degree?
Thanks.</p>
<p>You should look into the University of Missouri, they have many different areas of study within the School of Journalism; you can study many fields in journalism from arts and culture to entrepreneurial journalism. here is the list of concentrations at Mizzou [Undergraduate</a> Programs - Missouri School of Journalism](<a href=“Undergraduate – Missouri School of Journalism”>Undergraduate – Missouri School of Journalism) Also check out Newhouse at syracuse, their jouranlism program is also top notch</p>
<p>Drake University has a magazine sequence if you’re interested. Many programs don’t have such a strong specialization emphasis on magazines like that.</p>
<p>You might want to check out this forum:</p>
<p>[Journalism</a> Major - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/journalism-major/]Journalism”>Journalism Major - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>Syracuse U. But, yeah, agree with GolfFather.</p>
<p>Many people only associate journalism with newspapers. However, almost all newspapers now also have a web presence. Journalism as a whole is continuously being reinvented in terms of dissemination methods because of technological changes and developments in the way we communicate. </p>
<p>Journalism is also not just considered print/online. Several journalism departments include broadcast, print/online, advertising, and public relation majors. Journalism is not as one-dimensional as folks try to make it out to be. Furthermore, the skills of a journalist are transferable skills. There is always need for individuals who can research, obtain concrete-original info (i.e. through interviewing), effectively interpret info, and express that info in laymen terms to masses. Journalism is a form of communications. The public will always have a general want and need to know news. Also, many folks - in terms of print journalism, still prefer to hold the news in their hands. Also, there are plenty of freelance opportunities. There is opportunity for specialization in journalism. For example, there is science/health reporting and investigative reporting, in which case there are specific associations for each area. </p>
<p>I state all of this to not discourage emotionprelude; if journalism/communications is your passion, go for it. Yes, the state of the industry economically is always something to consider when choosing a field, but there is plenty of variety in the field. Even if you want to consider it for a minor, the field as a whole isn’t a terrible one to go into. You’ll just need to make sure that in addition to the basic principles of legit, fair journalism/communication, that you are up on all of the new technological developments of delivery.</p>
<p>Western Kentucky might be a good choice; otherwise, if you don’t mind going north, Ryerson, Carleton and Concordia (UQAM if you can speak French functionally)</p>
<p>Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions!
@boxofchocolate thank you for your heartwarming advice. Journalism has always been my passion and I don’t think I will regret pursuing journalism as a major in college.</p>
<p>Typically for undergrad, people say Northwestern University, Mizzou & UNC. </p>
<p>For grad school, add Columbia, Berkeley.</p>