Journalism - Bismarck State College

Journalism from Bismarck State College is a Campus Associate Journalism degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The major focus in the journalism curriculum centers on writing and reporting for the media. Skills emphasized are the same basic skills students will need for nearly all careers in the communications field since people working in those professions must understand the nature of news and how to communicate it effectively to others. Careers in communications include newspapers and broadcast reporting, public relations, advertising, magazine writing, technical writing, web page development, freelance writing, book publishing and other related professions. Students planning to study journalism should have an interest in writing and a potential to communicate information obtained by observation and interviews. Other characteristics helpful to those planning a career in this field are curiosity, an eye for detail and a desire to learn by reading and talking with others. Those enrolled in journalism classes at Bismarck State College will be writing with the intent of being published. Students are encouraged to become involved with and submit work to the college newspaper, The Mystician. This allows them to gain firsthand experience in the complete process of publication, from gathering news, to writing stories, to designing the layout of pages. Career Possibilities: Newspaper and Broadcast Reporting, Public Relations, Publications Writer, Technical Writer, Editor, News Director, Web Page Writer or Editor. View more details on Bismarck State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Journalism courses.