<p>I've searched this forum for information, but failed to find any. I am currently unhappy at my current school because I found that I am not interested in the particular programs that my school offers. </p>
<p>I am considering a double degree in journalism and theatre (acting...not musical).</p>
<p>I am going to continue to explore these fields, getting a job for the school paper, trying out for the school play, etc. But in the meantime, I need to have a list of schools that I can consider. This is important because I cannot waste semesters just taking random classes; I need to take classes that can be transferred to my desired new school.</p>
<p>Please help me find a school that is absolutely amazing in both of these degrees!!!</p>
<p>You might want to check out Northwestern. The Medill school of journalism is stellar and I've heard their theater department is great too. It seems to fit your description and they're excellent in other fields as well. You should do more research on your own, of course. There are going to be many schools with good programs in both, although Northwestern was the only one that immediately came to mind. Good luck in your search!</p>
<p>Thanks Shuffle, I hadn't given much thought to Northwestern, seeing as I didn't know the strengths of these programs (or any other programs...haha) there.</p>
<p>What has everyone heard of DeSales University or University of Missouri-Kansas City?</p>
<p>Also, I was considering applying to NYU...would these be a good move for both of my interests?</p>
<p>NYU is an excellent place for journalism, as their journalism major actually <em>requires</em> a second major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Of course, theater is not in the College of Arts and Sciences but is in Tisch. Still, you might be able to work something out.</p>
<p>Either way, New York is an ideal city for internships and such.</p>
<p>I've never heard of either of the schools of which you speak, only the University of Missouri in Columbia.</p>
<p>Consider Northwestern University, NYU & Syracuse University. It is very difficult to get into Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism as well as the School of Communication's Theatre Program (double majoring in these specific two majors might be difficult as well, even though double majoring at Northwestern is typically easy if one of the majors is in the College of Arts & Sciences). NYU's Tisch School requires an audition for drama majors.</p>
<p>Here is the list of schools strong in both Journalism and Theatre from Fiske Guide To Colleges:</p>
<p>Boston University
University Of California - Los Angeles
Indiana University
Ithaca College
Northwestern University
University Of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
University Of Southern California
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University</p>
<p>These are the only schools you should be looking at</p>
<p>Are double degrees, as opposed to double majors, prohibited at any of these schools?
What can you guys tell me about Syracuse, BU, UCLA, Indiana, Ithaca, UNC-Chapel Hill,TCU and USC?</p>
<p>I know of all of these schools, except for Syracuse, Indiana, Ithaca, and UNC-Chapel,but I would like to know what ALL of their journalism and theatre departments are like....</p>
<p>Thanks you guys have been an amazing help to me, this is very comforting after finding my disappointment at my current school. :(</p>
<p>I can only speak on Syracuse University in respects to it's journalism school. I know for a fact that the Newhouse School of public Communications at Syracuse is the best in the country in communications/journalism. I think its top 3. The majors are public relations, magazine journalism, newspaper journalism, broadcast journalism, Television/radio/film, photography, & advertising. PM if you'd like more info on Syracuse but be specific with your questions.</p>
<p>Theatre degrees come in two varieties - BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degrees and BA (Bachelor of Arts) degrees. The former is a pre-professional degree for those planning on making theatre their career; the latter is a liberal arts degree for those with an interest in theatre. Theatre in a top BFA program is like football at Southern Cal. A BA in theatre is more like playing intramural or club football, or playing football for fun at a small college. </p>
<p>The theatre programs cited above are among the top BFA programs in the country. They are open by audition only, and probably accept no transfers unless the person is willing to restart their curriculum from scratch. You will do theatre all day, every day, with very few other courses and virtually no electives. Double degrees won't be possible unless you spend a couple extra years, and certainly won't be possible in another pre-professional field that also will demand just about every waking hour.</p>
<p>If you want to dabble in and study both theatre and journalism, have a chance to gain experience in both, and keep all your options open, you'd sound like a good candidate for a liberal arts college. But pursuing pre-professional degrees in top theatre and journalism programs at the same time is as unrealistic as planning to attend law school and medical school simultaneously.</p>
<p>But . . . as I think back to the programs that my elder daughter researched, Northwestern (a non-audition B.A. Theatre program, but probably the most prominent one in the country) has an option to combine a Theatre minor and Journalism courses to create a degree in theatre writing and criticism:</p>
<p>MINOR IN THEATRE
"With a minor in theatre, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your interests with courses in acting for non-majors as well as classes in voice and movement, stage production, directing, dance, playwriting, set, costume, lighting design, theatre history, literature and criticism.</p>
<p>"Join in the vibrant life of the Theatre Department. Express your creative side and enrich your primary program of study. Training in the arts of performance and design will enhance your communication skills for any number of fields, including law, politics, teaching, sales, marketing and management."</p>
<p>As someone mentioned above, UNC would be a great place. Tuition has risen a lot for out of state, but their journalism is top notch. The school is really great overall.</p>
<p>I was accepted into NYU for Fall 2008; because they look at undergraduate AND high school records, would this make me look better as a transfer student?</p>
<p>My average in school right now is about a 2.8.</p>
<p>And I know that it is really bad, but I don't know what to do. My school specialized in math and science, and I'm not good at math and science. I took calculus and got a C minus (because I am horrible at math...as always); I took a theory of drama class and she gave me a C on my midterm because I spoke 10 seconds too long on the oral exam...but who can explain that on an application to college?</p>
<p>Is it hopeless to even try to transfer? Should I take classes at a community college for the wintermester so that I can pull my grades up?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I suppose I should have mentioned earlier that I intend to become involved in film acting. Does this change any one's suggestions?</p>