Department of Journalism and Social Media

Print. Video. Radio. PR. Social Media. Get involved in our award-winning student media clubs and activities as early as your first year.

 

Be on the cutting-edge of an ever-changing industry. Gain experience on-campus, intern with media giants such as ESPN, NBC, or CNN, and position yourself to make an impact.

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Social Media Minor

Our social media minor is an interdisciplinary program comprised of courses from Art & Design, Marketing, and Journalism

Learn how to create, manage, and analyze content across major social media platforms

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Tell the stories that matter.

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Media Production (Broadcasting)

The audio and video production industry is booming. Through the power of TikTok, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, anybody can distribute their content to the world – but that doesn’t mean they know how to properly produce it. That’s where we come in.

Multimedia Journalism

Write for digital, print, or broadcast media. From political campaigns to sports coverage, gain the necessary skills to create the stories you want to tell.

Public Relations

Ever tire of reading Wendy’s roast their competition on Twitter? Neither do we. Public relations is more than just saving face. Our students learn how organizations build relationships with the populations that are important to them.

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Internships 

Our program allows students to earn upwards of 12 credits for their internship experience. If you have a full-time job lined up in the field, you can spend an entire semester working while you earn credit.

 

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Immortalized in America’s Archive

Broadcasting professor’s documentary on Rochester’s 1964 race riots was selected to be included in the Library of Congress.

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