Major in journalism at Oregon
This is not your parents’ journalism degree. The University of Oregon may have one of the oldest journalism schools in the nation, but we’re pioneering and teaching new and innovative approaches to the field—like solutions journalism, engaged journalism, data journalism, and more.
From New York City to Sri Lanka, Ghana and Vietnam, our students travel the globe to report on stories that matter and make contacts in the field during faculty-led trips. Such trips are only one of the ways to build an impressive portfolio. Gain hands-on journalism experience producing the award-winning Flux or OR Magazine publications, reporting for the DuckTV broadcast network, or creating multimedia content for real clients in the student-run Allen Hall agency. The School of Journalism and Communication’s well-connected and national award-winning faculty and advisors can help you find internships that will open doors after graduation. You can also apply for the SOJC’s own internship programs.
Curriculum overview
Our commitment to ethics defines us as journalists. In our accredited program, you’ll develop the skills to tell an ethical, accurate, and compelling story in any medium while exploring new communication forms.
You’ll learn about the roles of the media in society, the history of journalism, research and writing for mass media, visual communication techniques, and the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of the media in modern society.
Careers in journalism
Students graduate with a portfolio of real projects, strong industry connections, and the adaptability to thrive in roles from multimedia reporter and editor to documentary filmmaker and content strategist. The ethical foundations and technical skills students gain position them to be leaders in journalism’s next chapter.
Concentrations
- Writing
- Visual