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By combining new media practices with a firm writing foundation, you'll cultivate the tools necessary to thrive in today's evolving market.
Our faculty are seasoned media professionals offering their expertise in all journalism activities — like our student run newspaper and award-winning radio station — and developing projects that show students what the front lines of media really look like.
You'll hone your skills through internships in Boston and beyond and enter this rapidly changing industry with an impressive portfolio, ready to take on anything.
Journalism Requirements:
Students may pursue a concentration in journalism focusing on print, web, and multimedia platforms.
Communications Core plus four required concentration courses
Senior Seminar/Storytelling (Capstone Experience)
Independent Learning Options (Capstone Experiences)
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Electives (Select 2):
We encourage our students to tailor the Journalism concentration to fit their interests. Simmons offers many dual-major and minor options. Your advisor will help you develop the best path to meet your personal and professional goals.
We also offer a minor in Journalism for students majoring in other areas.
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