Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The core strength of our program -- the skills courses-- provide experience in news gathering and public relations. Our classes are small so that students receive individual attention.
Major
When you major in Journalism and Mass Communication, you specialize in one of the following areas:
- News Editorial -- for those majors interested in print journalism such as newspapers, magazines, photography or online industries.
- Broadcast News -- for those majors interested in radio or television journalism.
- Public Relations -- for those majors who wish to respresent an organization to the news media.
- Media Studies -- for those who wish to study and analyze the media.
Minor
You can also minor in Journalism and Mass Communication in the same areas above. Journalism majors are encouraged to complete a minor in another discipline. For example, if you would like to create Web media, you might consider a second major or minor in computing sciences.
Practical Experience
Students here have opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and our in-house print and broadcast media production. |
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Our Mission
The educational orientation of the Journalism & Mass Communication Department at Humboldt State University is designed for the following:
- To prepare students for a career in the print, broadcast and online media, public relations or related field;
- to provide an understanding of the rights, responsibilities and role of the mass media in our country and throughout the world;
- to provide journalism skills for those not planning to work in related fields but who believe they can benefit from these skills;
- to develop better critical thinking skills as consumers of news and the mass media;
- and to prepare students for graduate work leading to the teaching of journalism or a research career.
Consult the HSU Catalog for more information about our programs.