Journalism

Thinking about a career as a reporter, editor, or freelance writer? At Calvin, we will sharpen your expertise and expand your vision of what journalism can do.

You can expect to take classes that will hone your craft. Expert professors will guide you to become a clear and precise writer. They'll challenge you to think deeply about this changing field. Beyond writing, you'll have choices, with options including photography, publishing, and documentary film.

Youll also have many opportunities to gain relevant experience. West Michigan is home to many international publishers where you can find internships. Right on campus, you could write for the beloved student-run newspaper, Chimes.

Bottom line: Calvin will give you the tools to be an effective journalist, helping bring truth, accuracy, and integrity to whatever stories you may tell.

• will have graduated from a high school in the United States
• will have graduated from an international school that follows a U.S. high school curriculum
• will have graduated from an international school where English is the primary language of instruction
• will be transferring from another U.S. college or university where s/he has earned less than one year of credit
• have attended a Canadian high school and have cumulative average marks from grades 9-12 below 75%