The School of Journalism and the English Department offer an interdisciplinary combined major in Journalism and English. Broadly speaking, students in the Combined Major in Journalism and English at Northeastern integrate the study of journalism with the study of language, literature and writing.
Program Learning Objectives
- Describe, analyze, and critique the role of Journalism in a democracy (1st Amendment).
- Gather and use data for reporting & analysis.
- Collaborate with other news professionals in writing & production of news.
- Report & produce a story across a range of media.
- Identify patterns in media innovation & the evolving business dynamics of Journalism.
- Write focused, organized, literate, and accurate narratives using AP Style; when appropriate.
- Critically analyze visual information.
- 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
- Web Producer
- Documentary Filmaker
- Business
- Lawyer
Multidisciplinary Skills
- writing
- reporting
- research and analysis
- critical thinking
- visual storytelling
- social media
- interviewing skills
- digital skills
- shooting and editing
- production skills