School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Communication and Information
204 Franklin Hall
E-mail: jmc@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2572
Fax: 330-672-4064
Web: http://www.jmc.kent.edu

News Major

Broadcast Journalism Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Broadcast journalism majors study the writing, editing and reporting of broadcast news. Students are prepared for news reporting and producing positions at radio and television stations. Students also may work at TV2, which broadcasts news daily on a local cable network, Black Squirrel Radio and Kentnewsnet.com. Graduates can find employment in radio or television news and online news sites.

Magazine Journalism Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Magazine journalism majors learn all aspects of the writing, editing and production of magazines. Students also work at The Burr, the Online Burr, The Daily Kent Stater and Kentnewsnet.com. Graduates usually secure writing or editing positions at magazines or newspapers.

Newspaper Journalism Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Newspaper journalism majors learn all aspects of the writing, editing, layout and design of print and online newspapers. They work for The Daily Kent Stater and Kentnewsnet.com for at least one semester as part of a reporting class, and many continue their involvement beyond that course. Most graduates find employment at daily or weekly newspapers.