Multimedia Journalism Degree
Whether it involves breaking news, in-depth reporting, sports, or arts and entertainment, journalism is based on the craft of storytelling. Anderson University’s journalism program emphasizes telling stories with clarity and purpose, in a variety of media and with high ethical standards. Students learn the technical writing and production skills they need to excel in a
communications career.
Program Overview
Program Options
- Choose a 4-year degree in multimedia journalism
- Select a 30-hour complementary major in multimedia journalism, alongside another major
- Add an 18-hour journalism minor to your primary program of study
- An internship is required in both the complementary (30-hour) and full (42-hour) journalism majors.
Journalism Classes
- Writing for the Media
- Visual Communication
- Producing Multimedia Content
- Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
- Advanced Feature and Digital Writing
- Communicating through Social Media
Andersonian
Anderson University’s student-operated news organization, the Andersonian, produces online news, feature stories, video newscasts, and audio pieces. The newscast, sponsored by the Folgate Agency, has led to national and statewide recognition through the College Media Association, the Indiana Collegiate Press Association, the Sports Video Group, and the Indiana chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Paid staff positions offer students a chance to develop their reporting, writing, editing, design, photopraphy, leadership, and management skills.
Careers
Graduates with journalism, writing, production and storytelling skills find jobs in a variety of areas, including:
- Traditional Print
- Broadcast & Online News
- Writing
- Editing
- Sports Information
- Publishing
- Public Relations
- Other Associated Fields
ALUMNI WORKING IN THE MEDIA
OUR COMMUNICATION FACULTY
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Communication and Design Arts
Dr. David Baird
Chair; Professor of Communication, Department of Communication & Design Arts
Christie Franklin
Administrative Assistant
Terri Gibson
Instructor of Communication
Jason Higgs
Associate Professor of Visual Communication
Arthur Kelly
Instructor of Communication
Dr. Stefanie Leiter
Associate Professor of Public Relations
Jack Lugar
Professor of Cinema & Media Arts
Kris Rinas
Director of Studio and Technical Operations
Benjamen Risinger
Instructor of Communication
Holly R. Sims
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
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