BA in Journalism - Magazine Media in Muncie United States | Ball State University

Ball State's journalism bachelor's program offers an immersive, practical education in multimedia storytelling across platforms like print, video, audio, graphics, social media, blogs, and apps. Since journalism thrives on real-world reporting and truth-seeking, our curriculum focuses on hands-on experiences through student media groups, professional organizations, and an active newsroom lab. Graduates emerge ready to excel in journalism's dynamic landscape. The magazine media field now spans print, digital, mobile, and sometimes broadcast platforms. For those drawn to crafting engaging narratives across these formats, the magazine media concentration is ideal. The track includes coursework in feature writing, long-form journalism, digital storytelling, and advanced magazine writing, complemented by classes in video/audio production and web design from other journalism specializations.