Are you curious as to how to become a journalist? Appalachian State University's Digital Journalism (BS) degree will teach you how to find and gather information from primary sources and then communicate your research to a specific audience through multi-media storytelling. Students also learn how to be a watchdog for the public as a part of the democratic process. Even if you choose not to work in the news industry, the study of journalism teaches critical thinking skills that are valuable in any job setting.
App State's digital journalism program, housed in the Department of Communication, emphasizes practical experience. For example, in introductory reporting classes students attend and report on local events, interview public officials and cover breaking news. In advanced courses, students fine tune their skills in copy editing and learning industry-standard computer software. All types of writing are taught: news, features, editorials, photo essays and video. Students are encouraged to pursue internships, attend department-wide speaking events by alumni and others, and work for the student newspaper.