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Program Type: Undergraduate

School: School of Media & Communications

Degree Requirements


Journalism plays a vital role in delivering essential news to the public. Students who study journalism learn effective research techniques, how to analyze information critically, and how to write well and quickly. Our program emphasizes asking the right questions, locating relevant documents, and crafting engaging narratives. Moreover, we embrace technological advancements, preparing our students for diverse roles such as blogging, editing, and multimedia production across various media platforms—newspapers, radio, television, and online news organizations.

Program Contact

Sara Drabik, M.A.
Professor
Program Head, Media & Journalism
GH 504A
859-572-6575
drabiks1@nku.edu

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Students in the Spotlight

Chelsea Livers Gowdy

Chelsea Livers Gowdy

Graduating Year: 2019

Education: Major in Journalism

Share your journey to NKU. Why did you choose NKU?

"I originally began my college journey after I took a semester off of school after high school graduation. I attended Dean College Palladino school of dance as a dance major. I always knew I wanted to be involved in journalism. However, Dean did not offer the major/minor. As a student at Dean I created my ‘Own” journalism minor by taking classes that would credit when I decided to transfer. After a year at Dean I attended The Washington Center for Leadership and Success as an intern for the company ACTE. While at this internship I learned marketing, Public relation and journalism skills that eventually helped me decide that journalism was the major and career I wanted to pursue. After my internship I transferred to NKU as a journalism major with a communications minor."

Favorite NKU memory:

"I decided to join The Northerner to gain experience as a journalist and writer."

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Find Your Passions & Build Your Future

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  • Career Paths: The Journalism Program offers each student specialized attention thanks to our small class size and close-knit faculty. We take an applied approach in providing journalism skills that our graduates employ:
    • Cincinnati Enquirer
    • WCPO
    • CityBeat
    • Kentucky Standard
    • First National Bank of Blanchester
  • Evolving Opportunities: Changing technology has opened opportunities for journalists such as blogging, editing, and shooting video and photos for newspapers, radio, television, and online news organizations. They also find work in related fields, such as public relations and advertising.
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Financial Aid

A variety of financial assistance is available, from grants to scholarships, loans to veteran benefits.