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journalism

"What Can I Do With a Major in...Journalism?"

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Understand newsgathering and reporting.
  • Appreciate photojournalism.
  • Understand media law and ethics.
  • Edit writing for new value, style, grammar and writing quality.
  • Appreciate electronic journalism.
  • Understand mass media and society.
  • Be able to conceptualize page design.

US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook

Related Career Titles

Area 1 - Print Journalism
Advice Columnist
Beat Reporter
Columnist
Copy Writer
Editor
Editorial Cartoonist
Editorial Writer
Feature Writer
Freelance Writer
General Assignment Reporter
Headline Writer
Investigative Reporter
Lawyer
Layout Artist
Lifestyle Reporter
Media Consultant
Newspaper Reporter
On-line Editor
On-line Journalist
Page/Layout Designer
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Officer
Publisher
Sports Reporter
Writer

Area 2 - Broadcast Journalism
Anchor
Archivist
Broadcast Educator
Broadcast Journalist
Director
Lawyer
Media Consultant
News Broadcaster
News Director
Producer
Radio Journalist
Radio Newscaster
Talk Show Host
Television Newscaster
Television Reporter

Area 3 - Newspaper and Magazine Editing
Assistant Managing Editor
City Editor
Copy Editor
Editor
Executive Editor
Headline Writer
Lawyer
Magazine Editor
Managing Editor
News Editor
Newspaper Editor

Related Job Listings/ Job Search Website

Central Career Network
Journalism Jobs
Journalist USA
Newslink
Newsroom Jobs

Affiliated Organizations

American Society of Newspaper Editors
American Copy Editors Society
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Lambda Pi Eta (UCM)
Muleskinner Newspaper (UCM)
Public Relations Student Society of America (UCM)
Society of Professional Journalists

Career Library Resources

Careers in Focus - Writing
Opportunities in Journalism Careers
Opportunities in Publishing Careers
Opportunities in Technical Writing
Opportunities in Writing Careers
Careers for Writers and Others Who Have a Way with Words
VAULT - Journalism and Information Media

Disclaimer:
The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.

Who Can Help Me

Keira Mann
Career Development Coordinator