Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Master of Science in Communication

Rochester Institute of Technology

In RIT’s journalism bachelor's, you’ll interview thoroughly, investigate methodically, write masterfully, edit effectively, report fearlessly, and publish innovatively–all in service to social change. The journalism degree prepares you 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, you will prepare audio and visual content for dissemination in a variety of media, making you an experienced and valuable asset to any future employer specializing in news reporting and factual storytelling.The bachelor's in journalism 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 you for a converged digital media world. Learn the conceptual and practical skills demanded by the digital newsroom through a combination of journalism, communication, and applied professional courses, along with a professional core of courses. In RIT's journalism bachelor's you are required to complete one block of cooperative education experience.

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