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The Journalism program equips students with essential skills and ethical principles to inform communities, scrutinize authority, engage varied audiences, and craft impactful narratives. Blending traditional reporting, investigative techniques, and writing fundamentals with digital innovation, the program prepares graduates for the dynamic media landscape.
Learners benefit from instruction by accomplished scholar-practitioners through a balanced curriculum of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training. Journalism students at SHU undertake immersive experiences including professional journalist mentorships, specialized news blog development, and critical examinations of contemporary industry challenges.
Program graduates emerge with professional-grade reporting competencies, a robust ethical framework, and typically substantial experience through campus media involvement and internships with leading news organizations. Many participate in the College's student-operated broadcast media, The Setonian, while alumni have secured positions at prominent outlets including CNBC, WHDH Boston, BIG EAST Digital Network, and Fox Sports.