Journalism

Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies

The Journalism program introduces students to the principles, ethics, and issues of journalism in Washington, D.C. Areas of study and discussion include: the workings of large and small newspapers; broadcast news bureaus; covering the White House, Congress and State Department; how the press is assessed by the people who make the news; coverage of Washington news by foreign journalists; the methods and significance of the wire services; critical issues (e.g., First Amendment rights); and news dissemination. Internships are available at entry levels with numerous local and national publications, journals, and radio and television stations. Prerequisite: Eng 201 or its equivalent.

Research project: English majors can get a second English credit if their research project is appropriate for the major and has prior approval of the department chair.

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Seminar Overview

You can see a list of possible internships that are regularly offered through the Journalism program.