Journalism and Writing for Media
Suggested Electives
Possible Future Careers
- Reporter for print, broadcasting and web media outlets
- Public relations officer
- Social media specialist
- Advertiser
- Film and media producer
- Feelance writer
Possible Double Major/Minor Combinations
- English
- Theater
- Art
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Political science
Preparation for Graduate School
- Masters and/or Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication
- MFA in journalism or publishing
- MFA or Ph.D. in creative writing
Department Alum as Working Professionals
- Sports copy editor – Grand Rapids Press
- Television producer – WZZM, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Television news anchor – WCCB, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Television news anchor – WJHG, Panama City, Florida
- Media planner – Starcom MediaVest Group
- Photojournalist – Time Warner Cable
Communication Department