Journalism
For years, WSU has trained many of the Pacific Northwest's leading newspaper reporters and editors. Tomorrow's journalists also will fill those roles, as well as similar positions on the staffs of magazines and specialized publications.
Journalism majors focus on the reporting and editing processes, current mass media issues, and the legal and historical precedents that have shaped the field. In the lab, students are exposed to new computer-based technologies designed to help the journalist be more precise in reporting and editing.
Beyond the classroom, journalism majors manage and write for The Daily Evergreen, intern with newspapers and magazines, and to have won nationally competitive internships and scholarships. In addition, students meet many news media professionals by participating in the WSU chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists.
Requirements and Core Courses
In addition to the University's General Education Requirements and an area of emphasis/minor, you must take the following courses.
Two of following: Upper Division Core
Bdcst 481
Com 321, 409, 410, 420, 440, 450, 460, 464, 470, 471
ComSt 324, 335, 385, 401, 424, 485, 488
Seminar: Jour 475 or Any 475
One of the following:
6 credits of internship
OR 3 credits of internship and 3 credits of additional upper level core
OR 6 credits of any combination of additional upper level core courses
Pre-Professional Courses:
Com 415
Jour 305, 330, 425