Journalism BA
- Major
- BA
- In-Person
- Greeley
4 Years
Program Overview
Do you picture yourself breaking big news? Or working behind the scenes to keep the show running?
Majoring in Journalism means gaining experience to ask the right questions and learn the technical skills you need for a career in news, podcasting, radio and more.
You’ll learn how to write, record, edit, publish and produce content for print, broadcast and online media outlets. You can work in news, sports, politics, public relations and many other storytelling areas across a wide variety of media platforms.
Take core classes in subjects including News Production and Media Law, then use your Journalism elective credits to specialize in the skills you want to learn. Elective classes include studying social media campaigns, documentary production and the impact of mass media.
Your 50 required major credits are flexible with your 15 credits of Journalism electives.
A four-year plan helps you see what it would look like to graduate in four years with a degree in Journalism.
Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance.
Featured Alumni
Alumna
"I try to get into the mindset that everyone here is in the same position as I am. They’re here, they’re new, they’re learning things. And I’m going to be a part of that, so I might as well make it a community."
Sophia Tavanello, '25
Journalism
News Producer
Alumna
“I want to stop the spread of misinformation, so giving people the actual accurate sources is something I’m passionate about.”
Zvi Gutierrez
Journalism
Producer in Residence
Bear News
Enter the on-campus newsroom. Bear News is the student-produced newscast where you gain hands-on experience in news production.
Watch the story produced by Tatiana Williams, ’24, where she asked the community to reflect on the legacy of Bishop-Lehr.
The Mirror
Producing news for UNC students since 1919, The Mirror is now an online newspaper also producing a podcast called The Reflection.
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Communication and Journalism
Students in Communication Studies learn how people talk and share ideas with others in different situations, like with family, friends, at work, in government, and with people from other cultures.
Journalism & Media Studies teaches students how media is changing and helps them get ready to do well in the future. As a student majoring in Journalism and Media Studies, you will learn how to write, record, edit, and create content for newspapers, tv, social media, and websites.
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