Medill School of Journalism
Facts & Figures
- 684 full-time undergraduate students
- 55 faculty
- 45 credits required for BSJ:
- 14 distribution requirements
- 3 courses in social science concentration
- 6 courses in WCAS elective concentration
- 12-14 major courses
- 8-10 general electives
The Medill School of Journalism leads the way in producing a new generation of multimedia journalists and communicators who are well prepared to navigate and create a dynamic media landscape. The curriculum ensures that students are skilled at writing, reporting, editing, and critical thinking. It helps them master a variety of storytelling platforms - for the web, on air, in print, and via digital devices - to connect, engage, and inform.
In addition, with up to three-quarters of their courses in the liberal arts, Medill students are well-rounded individuals knowledgeable in the arts, sciences, and humanities; many go on to graduate programs and a variety of traditional and nontraditional careers in journalism and communications.
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