<p>JMU has been my first choice since I did the campus tour in the spring. I have been pretty serious abut being a traveling journalist for a few years now. I know they have a real popular media arts department, does anyone know how effective it is when you graduate, as compared to journalism majors at other state colleges? Penn State? Maryland? I can't afford the privates.</p>
<p>Daughter is entering JMU this fall, intended English major, and eventually a masters in Education. However, her freshman advisor is listed under the technical writing field. They talked of journalism and the wonderful opportunities to write at JMU. She’s looking forward to working with different types of publications as her true passion is with writing. Teaching is the back up plan to pay the bills!</p>
<p>I’m sure I’ll need a back up plan to pay the bills also! I met with a professor in the Media department, the department has what I want, and I love the school.</p>