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How can I develop my interest in Journalism?

Wheaton College does not offer a program in Journalism. However, students who are interested in pursuing a career in Journalism have several opportunities to develop their writing skills and be part of a broader liberal arts study in Communication. Students pursuing this interest should follow the Media Studies concentration, including courses in Journalism (COMM 215), Media Performance (COMM 242) and Feature Writing (COMM 317). Internships (COMM 496) develop field-specific training in newspaper writing and editing, magazine publication, marketing and public relations, advertising agencies, television studios, web design and corporate communications. Occasional department lectures, site visits, classes and chapels feature guests with journalistic backgrounds.

The Record, a student-produced, weekly campus newspaper, provides opportunities in news writing, feature writing, sports writing, editing, and photographic, graphic design and layout experience. For more information, please visit The Record's web site, email The Record or contact Clint Shaffer.

For more opportunities in Journalism, consider the Washington Journalism Consortium Program.

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