Journalism & Professional Writing

**May be repeated for credit.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Four semesters of one modern foreign language are required. (See policy on placement in courses)
LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM: As outlined on the appropriate Liberal Studies Check Sheet
* Indicates courses that also meet Liberal Studies requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Students must have a score of at least 20 on the ACT English test or 450 on the SAT Verbal test to be admitted as freshmen into the Journalism and Professional Writing major.
Among REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION, the student must have a grade point average of 2.00 or higher in the major and have 120 college-level credit hours.

Graduates of the journalism and professional writing program find careers in journalism, technical writing, public relations, publishing, copywriting, and editing. Writing is an extremely transferable skill sought by employers in diverse fields, so students may find employment in other areas such as law, science communication, or marketing.

Wondering what all you can do with a degree from AB’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences? Contact the Office of Career Services for ideas and academic planning.

On- and off-campus internship opportunities allow students to gain real-world experience working closely with journalism professionals.

Contact the Office of Career Services for ideas and internship opportunities.

Our majors may also take advantage of related communication programs by earning a double or triple major in public relations, mass communication, or integrated marketing communication.

You will have many opportunities for involvement in experiences and memberships that will help you develop as a well-rounded individual, making you very attractive to future employers. These opportunities include:

• Digital Edge, a multi-disciplinary communication club
• The Battler Columns, the student-run newspaper
• Influx, the annual student-led publication highlighting AB writers, artists, and photographers