While building out from this foundation, journalism classes will also introduce you to cutting edge technology and how it relates to the new media in journalism. In order to stay current, today’s journalist must know how to operate in a virtual environment. You will need to take journalism classes that teach you to write, publish, and edit for the web, which may be different from how you would do it in print.
Journalism schools now also focus on skills and knowledge on content management systems and online formats. Courses to help you understand the relevance of social media can help you maximize this opportunity in journalism. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) classes will make sure that if you are publishing your own site, that it will be found.
Journalism Electives
Some of the courses listed above will be requirements, others will be electives, depending on your course of study. Other electives available to journalism major’s include:
Photo editing
Advanced Photography
Video Production
Revolutions in Web or Graphic Design
Public Relations and Writing
Foreign Study in Journalism
Environmental Reporting
Marketing
Principles of Creative Advertising
Branding Yourself
Covering Economics
Since more than half of all journalists are self-employed, courses in entrepreneurship and business are also recommended.
Are There Journalism Courses Offered Online?
If it’s not convenient for you to attend
journalism schools on campus, either due to location or a personal preference, online journalism courses are an equal alternative. Schools today are able to offer competitive online programs, thanks to the technology that enables students and teachers to interact in an online environment. The courses discussed above are available at Link Radio School in Berekum.
BY KING SOLOMON, RADIO BROADCASTER.
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