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Journalism, BA

If you’re a news junkie, love to write, want to tell people what’s going on in your hometown, around the world, or in an organization, a journalism major at Northeastern University gives you the skills and experience you need to tell your story.

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08/21/18 - BOSTON, MA. - Journalism stock image on August 21, 2018 in Salem, Massachusetts. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

If you’re a news junkie, love to write, want to tell people what’s going on in your hometown, around the world, or in an organization, a journalism major at Northeastern University gives you the skills and experience you need to tell your story.

Program Learning Objectives

  1. Describe, analyze, and critique the role of Journalism in a democracy (1st Amendment).
  2. Gather and use data for reporting & analysis.
  3. Collaborate with other news professionals in writing & production of news.
  4. Report & produce a story across a range of media.
  5. Identify patterns in media innovation & the evolving business dynamics of Journalism.
  6. Write focused, organized, literate, and accurate narratives using AP Style; when appropriate.
  7. Critically analyze visual information.
  8. Understand and apply ethical standards of Journalism.

Co-op Opportunities

  • Boston Globe
  • Reebok
  • New Balance
  • CBS Television
  • NBC Universal Television
  • Boston Bruins
  • Boston.com
  • 360 Public Relations

Career Opportunities

  • Reporter
  • Public Relations
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Lawyer
  • Business
  • Documentary Filmmaker
  • Web Producer

Multidisciplinary Skills

  • writing
  • reporting
  • research and analysis
  • critical thinking
  • visual storytelling
  • social media
  • interviewing skills
  • digital skills
  • shooting and editing
  • production skills

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