Why study Journalism?
While many wonder today if newspapers will survive, there is no question that journalism is surviving and thriving on the Web, in magazines, in television and across the globe. This should come as no surprise as journalism deals with telling stories that people want to know, need to know, and ought to know within the time and place they live. That thirst never dies.
At Western State College of Colorado, students can blend practical and theoretical experiences in an 18-hour curriculum that gives the student both the time to explore other areas and the tools to learn the craft of journalism. This balance allows students to study content in academic areas such as the sciences, business, the arts, or education, and still gain credit in a skill that might launch a new career.
Students can also get practical experience working on The Top o' the World weekly newspaper, KWSB radio, and other student publications. Students can also complete internships at local regional and national news originations in TV, radio, and print.
So while the manner in which journalism is practiced is certainly changing in the 21st Century, the practice of good writing, good reporting and a ‘nose for news’ is certainly not. If you want to follow your nose and your heart in writing, consider pursuing a Journalism minor.
