<p>Can anyone tell me how easy/difficult it is to change your area of focus WITHIN Newhouse? I got in for magazine, but I've always been interested in other areas of communication.</p>
<p>Also, how do the different programs in Newhouse rank amongst each other? Would you say there are any not-so-strong programs within Newhouse? How's the magazine program?</p>
<p>Sorry for all the questions, but it's getting close; I'm going to have a make a decision soon.</p>
<p>When we visited Syracuse we had a meeting with the Fine Arts area, and also had a tour. We discovered through the tour guide that Newhouse would be a better school for what my daughter wanted to do. So, he showed us a little of Newhouse and when he was done we went into the office there for some more brochures and info. The secretary gave us that and chatted with us for about 45 minutes about the program. She mentioned that you don't officially declare a major in Newhouse until the end of your sophmore year. She also mentioned having a required class that explored each area that is taught by Newhouse. </p>
<p>If you go to any of the school's receptions it might be a good time to ask and confirm this!</p>
<p>bump. any current students have any input? Threekids'kid, your input on this would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Not a current student, but echoing samsmom. Admitted to Newhouse and attended reception at the school - you do not officially declare your major within Newhouse until sophomore year, and, like samsmom said, are even given a mandatory introductory course that details all of the fields you can go into/majors available/etc. Therefore it is quite easy to switch majors within the school, especially from the one you have been admitted as.</p>
<p>As far as stronger programs, Newhouse is most renown for broadcast journalism and less renown for other areas of communications, although the school as a whole is quite strong.</p>
<p>Jouraynalism, I was wondering the same thing! I got in for magazine but always wondered about doing newspaper.</p>
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I actually just finished a Spring Reception at Syracuse today.</p>
<p>To clarify one thing: at Newhouse they told me this was NOT true "you do not officially declare your major within Newhouse until sophomore year"</p>
<p>However, you can CHOOSE not to declare until the end of sophomore year. They also made it clear that many of their students made easy switches within Newhouse majors.</p>
<p>BY THE WAY!!!! I'm just sitting in the Lobby of a nearby hotel, and my mom brings this girl to meet me. She met her at lounge, and it turns out she's a recruiter for CNN looking for Newhouse students. We just talked for a little bit, and it's amazing to see that the connections are already starting to build when I'm JUST coming in!</p>
<p>The Spring Reception was great, and really sealed the deal. I'm so excited to be attending in the fall! I hope to see you there!</p>
<p>Yeah, the earlier posts had it right. While every program is strong, broadcast makes Newhouse famous. And yes, it's very easy to switch between majors (just a matter of walking into the records office and writing it on a form). Some transitions are even easier than others because many courses overlap. All majors begin with Com107, the overview course. It's fantastic by the way. Start reading the NYT online now, though. </p>
<p>Mag to Newspaper is probably the easiest transition because you share a lot of courses. Both must take Intro to Graphic Arts, News 205, and News 305. Other classes that are not required, but will count toward either major include NEW/RTN 345 (Critical perspectives on news) and NEW535 (newspaper and magazine practicum). Most majors have to take News205 and/or Gra 217
The complete course list can be found through this link: <a href="http://newhouse.syr.edu/current/undergrad/magazineJournalism/courses.cfm%5B/url%5D">http://newhouse.syr.edu/current/undergrad/magazineJournalism/courses.cfm</a></p>
<p>Now as a mag major I hafta ask, why would you ever want to switch!?</p>
<p>Haha, because there is so much to explore!</p>
<p>But after the Spring Reception, I feel really good about the Mag major.</p>