• The journalism degree prepares students to gather, critically analyze, and synthesize verbal and visual information to communicate accurate and clear news stories across multiple media platforms.
  • In addition to writing and reporting, students prepare audio and visual content for dissemination in a variety of media, making them a valuable asset to any future employer specializing in news reporting and factual storytelling.
  • The major is enhanced by RIT's reputation for using cutting-edge technology, yet is grounded in the traditional reporting and writing skills needed by professional journalists. The journalism degree prepares students for a converged digital media world.
  • They learn the conceptual and practical skills demanded by the digital newsroom through a combination of journalism, communication, and applied for professional courses, along with a professional core of courses. Students are also required to complete one block of cooperative education experience.