<p>I just read that Georgetown just got a new journalism program, but for a masters degree. Does anyone think a new journalism program will be coming for a BA & an undergraduate degree? How long do you think it will be? I'm talking about 3-4 years prob. George Washington is def. on my list and I would think they would have a better journalism program, because even if Georgetown had one it would be very new. Any feedback? Ty!</p>
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<p>you can read about undergraduate journalism at Georgetown here: [Georgetown</a> Journalism](<a href=“http://journalism.georgetown.edu/]Georgetown”>http://journalism.georgetown.edu/)</p>
<p>go to georgetown! gtown > GW hands down</p>
<p>They do not have a major though. Why and will they get one?</p>
<p>a lot of colleges don’t have a journalism major. it’s usually labeled communications or something like that. you’d be very hard pressed to find a school with a journalism major unless it has a undergraduate journalism program (which is rare too) like Northwestern.</p>
<p>although Gtown doesn’t have the best journalism program, there are so many thriving publications on campus and DC is a great place for journalism. it should be noted that i chose Gtown based on an amalgamation of qualities that i liked about it. i wouldn’t advise basing my decision off of one factor.</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>I like Gtown but I have found LOTS of schools with undergrad journalism. It is not rare. Also, I know DC has lots of places for journalism but American and George Washington actually have a journalism major. So, what makes it better if a journalism program isn’t accomplished? I’m just wondering and thinking they may had some in a couple years.</p>
<p>If I may join in- I wouldn’t be too focused (although, yes, you should be somewhat) on the fact that Georgetown doesn’t have a major directly related to journalism or communications. Focus on the fact that Georgetown will afford you an education and a degree that is held above most all others. If you’re concerned about the ability of Georgetown to produce prize-winning journalists, look at this list, scrolling down to “Entertainment, media, and culture:”</p>
<p>[List</a> of Georgetown University alumni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“List of Georgetown University alumni - Wikipedia”>List of Georgetown University alumni - Wikipedia)</p>
<p>I know any top 20 school will give me a good education. But I just wouldn’t go to any school. I was wondering if there planning on getting an undergrad journalism program in the next few years? They just got a masters in journalism.</p>
<p>They might, and, if they are, I doubt that anyone here would know anyway. You would go to Georgetown because you want to go to Georgetown- you could get a great pre-journalism education there despite the lack of a program and, after all, it’s Georgetown. If you’re hell-bent on a journalism-specific program, maybe Georgetown’s not for you as of now.</p>
<p>Well, I was just curious since they did start a masters. I think over time one may come up, prob. after my time though. I am just not sure I would get what I could get somewhere else at GT.</p>
<p>if you want a traditional journalism school program, don’t go to georgetown. they don’t have it.</p>
<p>i personally want to be a journalist, but decided i don’t want to go to journalism school. i wanted a more liberal arts education, i was concerned about the direction of the journalism industry, i was concerned about the direction of journalism schools. i ended up turning down medill for georgetown.</p>
<p>the point is: you can go to georgetown and become a journalist. but you can’t go to georgetown expecting to find a program like that at northwestern, mizzou, usc, etc etc.</p>
<p>I understand. I have liked the liberal arts education at Sarah Lawrence, Bennington, Bard, etc. But I prob. want to stick to the journalism school route, Medill would be my number 1 choice.</p>
<p>I think what people are getting at is that it is a matter of philosophy. Georgetown like a lot of schools believes that you need a stronger foundation before later attending a graduate journalism school. The type of program that Georgetown is more than capable of preparing you for. Here you would most likely be some combination of an English/Government/American Studies major, where your professors will challenge you to write extraordinarily well, defend an argument, do in depth research, and stay up to date on world affairs - all key skills for a future journalist. Will they do this under they heading of a journalism major? No, but it is simply another means to the same end. There are also tons of newspapers that you can write for on campus to gain practical experience and all the advantages of living in Washington, DC the hub of American political news. I had a lot of friends who covered the Inauguration for their local newspapers. In the end it is a matter of personal preference. If you like the idea of a program like Northwestern’s then USC and Mizzou are great other options, but you shouldn’t count Georgetown out.</p>
<p>word to hec2008</p>
<p>i’m very interested in becoming a journalist as well but wanted a more well-rounded education than a journalism undergrad school could give me. also, there’s always journalism grad school! i think college should be a time where you explore what you want to do and not set your mind on one profession. but hey, it seems like you’re pretty set on journalism so i’m not going to try to sway you otherwise any further.</p>
<p>I also have other interests. I like dramatic writing and film acting, so maybe LA and NYC are best. I also like arts journalism more though. It may seem that GT may be for political journalism. I don’t mind reporting or being a columnist, but I don’t want to talk about politics. I wouldn’t mind living in DC though, going to grad school at GT is another option.</p>