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Journalism

School of Communication & The Arts

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The Journalism concentration within the Communication major is designed to stir and enrich your curiosity, resourcefulness, and concern about the issues of the day. You will study the history, literature, and law of your field, and you will graduate with years of hands-on journalism experience to ensure your success upon entering the industry.

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Through my internships, I found out that I love the fast pace of the news industry. I wrote articles on influencers and helped with interviews in Times Square, and it was such a great experience because they let me be really hands-on.

Brooke DiPalma

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Throughout my time at Marist, I’ve been able to take classes directly related to my future career and have internships that have really helped me grow as a public relations professional. Also, applying to Marist as a transfer student was seamless.

Caroline Wolf

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Being involved in Center Field, and the mentorship I received from the upperclassmen there, just took my writing to the next level.

Jack Griffith

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I feel greater appreciation for Marist even more now than I did my freshman year. The Hudson River is beautiful, and campus life is active and lively. The students are eager to learn, the classes are eye-opening and impactful, and we’re able to have really important conversations about weighty topics.

Marika Cygert

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Marist has helped me build a strong support system of professors and friends. It's also brought out the go-getter side of me and its curriculum has allowed me to take so many elective courses where I discovered new subjects and issues I didn't even know I had an interest in.

Paige DiFiore

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I’ve grown extremely interested in sustainability, so I’ve been able to take classes in areas like environmental science and global studies. I’ve been very involved in the Fashion Program’s ethical fashion initiative, as well as Habitat for Humanity and SEED (Students Encouraging Environmental Dedication).

Teresa Cimino

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What Classes are Required for a Journalism Concentration?

At Marist, the Journalism concentration includes coursework in news writing, editing, media law, and multimedia storytelling. Beyond the fundamentals, students develop skills in research, reporting, ethical decision-making, public presentation, and visual communication. Courses within the concentration include:

  • Layout and Design
  • Producing the Newscast
  • Photojournalism
  • Press in America
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How to Get Journalism Experience as a College Student?

College students can gain journalism experience through internships, student media organizations, campus publications, and professional networking opportunities. At Marist University, journalism students build hands-on experience by contributing to the student newspaper, The Marist Circle; participating in the Society of Professional Journalists; completing internships; and working with the Marist Poll, Marist's survey and polling research center. Only 90 minutes away from both New York City and Albany, NY, students have access to the journalistic epicenters of the world and gain real-world reporting and newsroom experience before graduation.

Develop The Skills Needed To Succeed

Through hands-on learning and real-world practice, you'll develop the skills and confidence to tell compelling stories, inform audiences, and make an impact in the field of journalism. Student Learning Outcomes >

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Research & Reporting

Learn and practice the interviewing and research techniques reporters use in turning ideas into complete, thorough and truthful stories.

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Critical Thinking

Develop the ability to analyze information from sources, evaluate it for importance and relevance, and synthesize it into a coherent account of a story.

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Written & Visual Communication

Learn and refine the techniques that journalists use to communicate complex stories to the public in clear and compelling ways.

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Ethical Decision Making In Newsrooms

Examine current ethical concerns in journalism, as well as professional ethical codes, and develop strategies for practical and principled newsroom decision making.

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News Literacy & Analysis

Analyze a wide variety of news sources for their points of view, relevance, and contributions to the public conversation and put them into social and historical context.

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Public Presentation

Develop skill and confidence in public presentation settings, from interview situations to newsroom meetings and public forums with audiences, readers and subscribers.

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Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions. 

94%

Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation

 

83%

Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships

 

82%

Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges

 

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Marist study abroad is the national leader for academic year programs, per Open Doors Report.

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