The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Studies prepares graduates to enter the broad field of journalism with a solid core of writing, editing, new media technology and ethical training, Students learn the fundamentals of journalism for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and new media.
Instruction in the program focuses on developing news judgment, writing accurately
and fairly and understanding the complexities of media writing. Students gain knowledge
and develop skills in collecting and relaying information and acquiring speed and
versatility in producing stories for print, broadcast and the internet. A solid understanding
of media ethics and personal responsibility is also stressed. All of the skills students
learn in the program can be applied to both traditional and digital media.
Internships are an important-and required-part of the journalism degree. Students
are required to complete one internship with either an on-campus media outlet such
as the Clarion (DU's weekly student newspaper) or an off-campus media outlet to further hone their
skills. A full list of student internship opportunities are available on the MFJS
website under the Internship Program section. Students are encouraged to select a
second minor that will help them develop further expertise in an area of interest
that will set them apart as future journalists.
