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CMU’s accredited journalism program has two new majors and four concentrations from which you may choose:

  • Online Journalism Major
  • Photojournalism Major
  • New Editorial Concentration
  • Advertising Concentration
  • Public Relations Concentration
  • Photojournalism Concentration
     
All journalism majors and concentrations are taught information gathering and interviewing and editing techniques while they develop skills writing for a variety of media including newspapers, magazines, and online publications. Students also are educated in basic photography and media law and ethics.

Online Journalism Major

Students will be introduced to working in new and converged media environments as reporters, feature writers, designers, information gatherers and analysts, and editors.

Photojournalism Major


Students will be equipped with the combination of skills and knowledge needed to be successful as photojournalists working in new and converged media environments.

News Editorial Concentration


Students gain further experience with in-depth reporting, writing and editing courses.

Advertising Concentration


Students focus on advertising and public relations principles and practices. They learn to write ad copy, design ads, and evaluate and select media.

Public Relations Concentration


Students study public relations principles and practices, public relations writing and case studies.

Photojournalism Concentration


Students become skilled in the photographic process, studio techniques, and photo editing. They expand their field experience with a seminar in news photography or an independent study.

Journalism majors and minors are expected to be involved in co-curricular activities such as:
 

These activities provide students with opportunities to develop skills, get real world experience and network.