Journalism

Journalism believes that a Free Press embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution is the cornerstone of democracy. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Ethical journalism is an extension of a Free Press. The Journalism program subscribes to the principles embodied in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics. The Journalism program believes that “public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy” and that “ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough.”

The Journalism program teaches students to write and report on news and information of public relevance across different platforms, including print, broadcast, and online media. Students develop the ability to think critically, gather, analyze, and organize information, and clearly and responsibly communicate with their community and their world. We help our students cultivate these skills in the belief that an informed public is critical to a healthy democracy.