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Journalism involves collecting, evaluating, producing, and sharing news across various formats like text, audio, and video, using both traditional media channels and digital platforms.
Through studies in humanities and sciences, students develop analytical skills while specializing in journalism or strategic communication. This program starts with undeclared status, allowing students to select their career focus after two years of core classes. They gain real-world experience through professional outlets such as the Columbia Missourian, Missouri Business Alert, KBIA-FM radio, KOMU-TV, Vox Magazine, and the State Capitol reporting initiative.
Career specializations in this major include:
Broadcast Media
Multimedia Editing and Production
News Reporting and Writing
Photography and Documentary Journalism
Audience Engagement Strategies
Strategic Communications