What Can I do with a Major in
Journalism?
Journalism courses provide the student with a diversified program of study in journalism and
mass media. Courses in news gathering, writing, editing and photography are considered basics;
thereafter, the student branches into more specialized areas. In the journalism sequence, courses
may be grouped to meet career objectives in reporting-editing, photography, advertising and
public relations.
Sample List of Occupations
Copywriter
Editor
Screen Writer
Writer/Author
Technical Writer
Correspondent
Editorial Assistant
Proofreader
Reporter
Critic
Newspaper Journalist
Public Relations
Research Analyst
Skills & Abilities
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Analyze, interpret & evaluate
information
Attention to detail
Conduct research
Technical skills
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Excellent written & oral
communication
Explain & answer questions
Gather information
Quick thinking
Career Resources
Career Services
http://www.sfasu.edu/ccs/careerservices/index.asp
Newspaper Association of America: Career Resources
http://www.naa.org/Resources/Category.aspx
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos088.htm
Journalism at SFA
http://www2.sfasu.edu/gmcc/journalism.html
College of Liberal and Applied Arts
Academic and Career Advising Office
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