Under the guidance of experienced news people, students perform news-oriented tasks of progressively greater complexity and scope.
Students receive individualized assessments of their work on a regular basis.
Graduates of the news-editorial emphasis are qualified for employment in a wide variety of news organizations. These include, but are not limited to, weekly and daily newspapers, radio, TV and cable outlets and magazines. For some students, the news-editorial emphasis is a preparation for careers in related professions, such as law and government. There are special requirements to become a JMC major. Follow this link to read about them.