Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Mass Communication ( Journalism Concentration)] From Middle Tennessee State University

Students can learn to appreciate this responsibility by specializing in newspaper, magazine and web-based media, plus take courses in related sequences like photography and visual communication. MTSU's accredited program emphasizes writing/reporting skills, theory, history, law, ethics, design, management, research, new media and freedom of expression. Faculty have a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, and the School of Journalism offers on-campus practicum and off-campus internship opportunities, including the Seigenthaler News Service-MTSU in Nashville. The School has close ties to the independent student newspaper, Sidelines, and other outlets housed in the Center for Innovation in Media.The Mass Communication major with a concentration in Journalism prepares students who wish to be journalists for a number of jobs in the media. The sequence helps graduates attain careers with newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, book publishing, websites, multimedia, public relations firms, health care, education, advertising, television, radio, film and video production, and other professional media organizations. Journalism professionals can literally go as far as they want, from small media companies to larger outlets that include travel all over the world. Possible professional positions to pursue include

• Advertising executive
• Arts/entertainment critic
• Author/novelist
• Book editor
• Business communications specialist
• Copy editor
• Editorial writer
• Editor
• Feature writer
• Freelance magazine writer
• Graphic designer
• Media website entrepreneur
• News reporter
• Online or multiplatform journalist
• Photojournalist
• Public relations / marketing manager
• Radio/TV broadcaster
• Scriptwriter/playwright
• Sports journalist
• Television/radio/video producer
• Textbook editor/writer
• Trade publication editor/writer