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Journalism and Computer Science, BS

The Computer Science and Journalism combined major supports a student who understands that journalism now takes place not just in print but also in the digital world especially on the internet. This program permits a student to learn the principles, practices, and responsibilities of the journalism profession and to understand the systems and technologies that support digital media.

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The computer science and journalism combined major supports students who understand that journalism now takes place in both print and the digital world. You’ll learn the principles, practices, and responsibilities of the journalism profession while gaining a deep understanding of the systems and technologies that support digital media.

Co-op Opportunities

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

Career Opportunities

  • Reporter
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Web Producer
  • Coder

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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Yellow taxis are declining, but it's complicated

Journalism

In 2010, Manjinder Singh and his brother bought a taxi medallion for $675,000. Today, it is worth as little as $241,000.

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How white is Oscar?

Journalism

Since 2000, there have been 72 actors and actresses who won Academy Awards. 60 are white. Only 12 are people of color.

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David Ortiz receives honorary degree from Regis College

Journalism

The day their child graduates from college is a proud moment for any parent, but it isn't often that the parent gets to walk across that stage as well.

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A firefighter, two software developers and a baseball hackathon

Journalism

On a brisk Saturday morning last month, Chris Lamothe, a firefighter from Warwick, Rhode Island, arrived at the offices of the design firm Upstatement to participate in 2019’s Baseball Hack Day.

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