The study of journalism at The University of Texas at Tyler prepares students for careers in news reporting and editing for newspapers, television, public relations, and other mass media. Graduates usually take jobs with businesses, government agencies, professional, and non-profit organizations. Other graduates enter advertising or specialized communication such as writing about medicine, technology, or business. Still, others are choosing careers in "new media" - interactive computer systems, and information distribution. The journalism major is also an excellent preparation for law school.

The department offers B. A. and B. S. in Journalism and participates in the Master of Arts and Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.