You want to make an impact by telling people about the world around us. Today's journalist needs to work in all formats, and our digital journalism program will get you there.
A good journalist knows how to research, write and report, but some stories demand more. A day in the life of a reporter can involve creating a Facebook live video, writing your story for the web, shooting and editing photos/video, as well as filing the final package of your story.
As a Bachelor of Arts in digital journalism major, you're in for some intense classes in writing, editing, multimedia, video production, newsgathering and reporting, among other electives to further your program of study.
Career Options
Graduates will be well-equipped with the core skills essential to any career in journalism — television, radio, print, web, etc. — and prepared to handle any other beat upon graduation, such as:
Multimedia Journalist
Data Journalist
Entrepreneurial Journalist
Web Content Editor
Photojournalist
Website Host
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate professional-level journalism reporting, writing, photojournalism editing skills, and news judgement. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of principles of aesthetics and composition. 3. Apply ethical and legal principles to media production and distribution. 4. Apply basic and advanced interview techniques, appropriate for professional journalistic work. 5. Demonstrate an ability to research and develop sources for reporting. 6. Produce professional-level short and/or long-form reporting and/or documentary packages for multiple media platforms.
Januari 2025
School of Communication
201 Wood Street,
PITTSBURGH,
Pennsylvania,
15222, United States
Applicants must have completed secondary (high school) schooling or have university or college credits from a university outside of the U.S. Proof of English proficiency: Duolingo English Test:105 plus, Academic IELTS 6.0 plus; TOEFL 61 plus.