Hi, I'm a high school junior wanting to study journalism in college. I've been looking into BYU, but I'm not sure about their journalism offerings. Can anyone provide any information on whether they have a journalism major or any relevant journalism courses I could take there? Much appreciated!
BYU does not have a specific journalism major, but they do have a major in Communications with four different emphasis options: Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, and Media Studies. The Journalism emphasis at BYU covers key journalism concepts and provides students with the practical skills they need to work in the field. It includes courses like news reporting, online journalism, video journalism, and media law and ethics.
As a student in the Communications major with a Journalism emphasis, you'll have opportunities to gain valuable experience through internships, campus media organizations, and other networking opportunities. BYU has a daily student newspaper, The Daily Universe, and various broadcast programs for students to hone their journalism skills.
In summary, while BYU doesn't offer a journalism major by itself, their Communications major with a Journalism emphasis should give you a solid foundation in the field.
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