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Journalism

Train in reporting, producing, and distributing news across multiple media platforms. Develop essential journalism skills and professional journalistic standards. Cultivate the ability to find and tell compelling stories.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 48 in Major
Careers
Reporters,, Journalists, Editors, Writers, Authors
Journalism students at EIU

Why Study Journalism at EIU?

  • One of only two fully accredited journalism programs in Illinois.
  • Students are held to the highest standards in the industry as they learn their craft.
  • Experiential learning opportunities – Students practice their skills in student media outlets on campus from the first semester.
"The core of a journalism major is in its student media - The Daily Eastern News, WEIU and Hit Mix 88.9. I worked for the newspaper all four years, in various leadership positions, and students get to incorporate classroom lessons into practical, real-world experiences. The curriculum adheres itself to modern newsroom practices and the professors are devoted to your success."
Rob Le Cates
Journalism | Class of 2025

Hands-On Experience

  • Practice your reporting, writing and editing skills everyday at the Daily Eastern News
  • Interview and report on camera for a live television newscast, News Watch
  • Photograph breaking news, sports and other news worthy events for the DEN
  • Serve as hosts for podcasts
  • Serve as radio show hosts for HitMix 88.9 FM
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Hands-On Experience, Journalism students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Journalism focuses on reporting, producing and distributing news across multiple media platforms. It's a fit if you are curious, enjoy writing and telling stories, and like asking questions and working under deadline. You will build reporting, interviewing, writing and multimedia skills that are essential in journalism and valued in many other fields.

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$54,038
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • News Analysts, Reporters, &…
  • Editors
  • Writers & Authors
  • Proofreaders & Copy Markers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit ArtisticArtistic interest typeYou like to create. This could mean visual art, performance, writing or music, or using design to shape objects and materials.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Ensung Kim
Professor / Assistant Chair
ekim2@eiu.edu
2521 Buzzard Hall
217-581-6003
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Matthew Gill
Department Chair
mjgill@eiu.edu
Buzzard Hall 2521
217-581-6003
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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