Journalism
Do you want to write beautiful stories, expose wrongdoing and master the digital world through print media? Or perhaps instead, you see yourself delivering information through radio or television broadcasting. No matter the medium, your job is to find the truth and tell compelling stories that make a difference down the street and across the world.
What to Expect
As a journalism major — either broadcast or multimedia — you will be exposed to challenging courses that aim to prepare you for a career in major markets across the globe. As a senior, you will work to create daily newscasts in a state-of-the-art newsroom or will work to create content for an online and print newspaper.
Journalism courses concentrate on news gathering. You will also be trained in online print and digital media. As with other majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, you will be encouraged to gain additional educational experiences through internships in media outlets. As a senior, you will be in the newsroom producing content for Carolina News and Reporter.
All journalism majors will develop the skills necessary to conduct research, gather information, write clearly and correctly, and present relevant news or persuasive information at the professional level.
Undergraduate Degrees
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is one of 113 programs approved by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The school’s curriculum begins with a strong liberal arts base that expands into cutting-edge journalism and mass communication. The school offers two journalism degrees:
The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications with a major in journalism. Additional course requirements vary depending on the concentration you choose to pursue.
- Survey of Mass Communications
- Writing for Mass Communications
- Law and Ethics of the Mass Media
- Mass Communications Research
- Introduction to Visual Communications
The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications with a major in broadcast journalism:
- Principles of Journalism
- Television Production
- Electronic Journalism
- Advanced Radio Programming
- Advanced Television Programming
- Advanced TV Production and Direction
- Broadcast Journalism Practicum
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
Our Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides the most current information on the application process so you can check the requirements based on your current status and find university scholarships.
I love the journalism program here because it provides hands-on experience. The collaboration and teamwork with other students pushes me to learn and grow each day.
Graduate Degrees
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers both a Master of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Mass Communication as well as a dual program with the School of Law. Students can also pursue a Ph.D. in Mass Communication.
Program Contact: George Fetner, 803-777-5067, fetnerg@email.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Program Contact: George Fetner, 803-777-5067, fetnerg@email.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Program Contact: George Fetner, 803-777-5067, fetnerg@email.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Program Contact: George Fetner, 803-777-5067, fetnerg@email.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Through special arrangement, the university offers dual degree programs in certain areas to permit a student to work on two degrees concurrently by combining credits, resulting in the student taking fewer courses than the total required if each degree were pursued independently.
This program, offered by the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Law, culminates in a Master of Mass Communication in Journalism and a Juris Doctor.
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Apply to Graduate School
Learn more about The Graduate School, degree options and how to apply for admission to doctoral, master’s, certificate and combination degree programs at South Carolina.