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Journalism BS Degree / BA Degree

Gain a Solid Foundation for Dynamic Media Career Options

Graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler journalism program are prepared to begin a career in news reporting and/or editing for newspapers, television, public relations, radio and other mass media, including emerging online channels and social media. This is also an excellent degree program for students interested in the advertising field or in specialized communications including business, finance or medical writing.

  • Gain hands-on experience working with multiple media platforms and the latest technology and communication tools.
  • Study with professors who have solid professional experience in the journalism field.

Graduates of the program work in a wide variety of occupations and institutions including nonprofits, government agencies, publishing companies and marketing firms. The program is also an excellent springboard into law school. These institutions are among employers for our graduates: Tyler Today Magazine, Channel 19, BSCENE Magazine, TRANE, Tyler Morning Telegraph, Longview News-Journal, UT Tyler, AlphaMediaHouse and Lightly Salted Magazine.

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Bachelor’s in Journalism: Practical. Future-Focused.

  • Gain experience highly valued by employers with internships at such sites as the marketing department of East Texas Medical Center, Tyler Today magazine, BSCENE magazine or other such professional opportunities.
  • Gain a well-rounded education with courses that delve into topics ranging from digital photography and feature writing to video production, radio-television writing and international mass media.
  • Visit fast-paced media outlets such as newspaper and television operations and learn from recognized experts about career options and professional opportunities.
  • Network with other communication and journalism students through the Communications Club and as part of Colloquium, an organization that allows faculty and students to present their writings and research.

Students may choose to earn a bachelor of arts (BA) in journalism, which also requires 4 semesters of a foreign language and a final written examination

 
Journalism Faculty: Field-Experienced. Student-Centered.

  • Study with expert professors, including Dr. Dennis Cali, who’s frequently published in such professional journals as Communications Studies; The Journal of Mass Media Ethics and The Journal of Communications and Religion.
  • Learn from professors with recognized reputations for teaching excellence. For instance, Dr. Michael E. Eidenmuller received the Theodore Clevenger Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from the American Communication Association.
  • Explore the dynamic field of media with graphic artists, writers and published book authors who are also part of the faculty in UT Tyler’s journalism department.

Learn about UT Tyler’s journalism faculty


Journalism Courses: Hands-On. Theory-Based.

Visual Design – Explore the theory and practice of visual design. The course emphasizes publication design, corporate identity and advertising layout.

Public Relations and Advertising Case Studies – Examine the application and analysis of public relations and advertising principles to cases in business and industry, government, institutions, trades and professions.

Publication Design – Study the theory and practice of newspaper, magazine, and Web layout and design. Emphasis is on publication design, typography, color, space and other design elements.

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Career Outlook for Journalists

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, journalists can expect a decline of 6% in job opportunities through 2018. However, the growth of the Internet, the rise of social media and the emergence of mobile news divisions are rechanneling opportunities in new directions. For more information, visit www.bls.gov/oco/ocos088.htm#outlook.


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