BA in Journalism, The University of Tampa

UT provides students with practical experience through internships at prestigious outlets and opportunities to cover a wide range of topics, from arts and culture to sports and national stories. The program's strong ties to the media industry, combined with the success of alumni in top media outlets and graduate schools, makes it an excellent choice for aspiring journalists.

This program offers specialization in journalism with a focus on multiple media platforms like web, radio, television, and print. Students can engage with student-run outlets such as The Minaret, which has a legacy of award-winning journalism, and have opportunities to cover local and national stories, including sports and arts.

The program requirements include courses in news writing, reporting, editing, multimedia skills, journalism history, ethics, and law. Specific details about coursework are available through the communication program flyer and journalism degree requirements document.

Graduates find employment at top media outlets such as NPR and attend prestigious graduate schools. The skill set provided also prepares students for careers in law, education, politics, publishing, public relations, advertising, and related fields.