Preparing you for admission into any school of journalism
As a journalist, you’ll deliver vital information to the public using multiple channels - but always with clarity and integrity. While pre-journalism is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the coursework required to prepare you for a career in journalism.
You'll work with Northern's pre-journalism program faculty advisor to plan a personalized schedule of courses and identify a degree program that fits your area of interest, whether it's reporting, copy editing, design, publishing or marketing and sales.
WONDERING IF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Work well under deadline pressure
- Can adapt quickly to new/changing assignments
- Have strong critical thinking skills
- Have a passion for storytelling
- Are detail-oriented and self-directed
- Have strong ethics and integrity
- Show empathy
- Practice confidentiality
CAREERS
With a journalism degree, you could work as a:
- Reporter
- Editor
- Broadcast journalist
- Photographer/videographer
- Graphic designer
- Public information officer
- Media relations specialist
- Corporate communications specialist
- Social media specialist
- Public relations specialist
INTERNSHIPS
At Northern, we believe getting you out of the classroom and into a real-world workplace setting is a critical part of your education. You'll have several opportunities for internships and other forms of experiential learning throughout your time at Northern. Learn more at Student Experiences!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The NSU WolfPACT is the highest guaranteed, four-year scholarship in the region. But that isn't the only scholarship available at Northern. Visit Arts and Sciences Scholarships for other scholarship opportunities!