Undergraduate

Journalism Major

Use your passion for news, culture, politics, sports, fashion and entertainment to help tell the important stories of our time. The Hubbard School's journalism major prepares students for many careers outside the traditional and emerging media. 

What You Can Study

In addition to required coursework, every Hubbard School journalism major will have familiarity with basic technology skills behind today’s media platforms, including blogging software, audio slideshows and video.

  • Newswriting
  • Reporting
  • Feature Writing
  • Media Design
  • Photojournalism
  • Video Production
  • Social Media
  • Magazine Production

Your Career Path

Every organization needs professionals who know how to write and edit content and create stories for an audience. The journalism major will help provide you with these skills. 

  • Reporter
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Feature Writer
  • News Director
  • Photojournalist
  • Producer
  • Podcast Reporter
  • Magazine Editor

 

Hear From Hubbard School Students

Learn about the experiences of Hubbard School Journalism Students at the university and in the community

Darian is the President of Women in Sports Media
Natasha pairs her writing skills with her desire to make a difference.
The Illinois native is paving the way for a career in sports journalism.