Loyola's journalism students routinely secure internships at the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, WLS, WMAQ, and other Chicago news outlets. Students also can contribute to an online news portal or work for the University's radio station.

Loyola’s journalism major provides students with a comprehensive education focusing on both the traditional and advanced skills needed for various media outlets. The curriculum combines hands-on learning with a focus on ethics, values, and social concerns. The major:

• Develops professionals with a commitment to social justice who excel in interviewing, researching, reporting, writing, publishing, and broadcasting.

• Incorporates 39 credit hours, including a communication core, a journalism core and electives, and two integration experiences, giving students essential coursework complemented with real-world knowledge.

• Offers areas of specialty in radio broadcasting, public broadcasting, and documentary studies.

• Requires another area of study to ensure students are knowledgeable about the subjects of their reporting—for example, history, political science, or religion.

• Reflects the university’s emphasis on linking intellectual exploration and professional development with an awareness of community and social commitment