Everyone has a story to tell.
A major in journalism prepares students with essential skills including: writing, speaking, critical thinking and technology. Through coursework and experiential learning opportunities, including a required internship, graduates are well-positioned for a wide variety of careers. Students may pursue a B.A. or B.S. in journalism with coursework in both broadcast and news-editorial journalism. This versatile major prepares students to be digital storytellers, reporters, editors, designers for print, broadcast or online media, photojournalists or communicators in government, with non-profit organizations or in the corporate world.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Like to write.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Are curious about the world around you.
- Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Want to make a difference.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Reporter for a newspaper or TV station
- Radio or TV news producer
- Writer, columnist or blogger
- Copy editor
- Digital and social media manager
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Daktronics
- FloSports
- Watertown Public Opinion
- Dakota News Now
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Jackrabbit Sports Network
- 605 Magazine
- Grand Forks Herald
- KELO-TV
- CBS Sports
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Journalism Club
- The Collegian
- KSDJ FM Radio
- Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society
Suggested Certificates
Graphic Design Certificate (Undergraduate)
Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
American Civic Traditions Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Digital and Social Media Minor
Political Science Minor
Health Communication Minor
Global Studies Minor
Communication Studies Minor
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
Informatics Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Mass Communication (M.M.C.)
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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