Students will develop a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while achieving competency in journalism.
Journalism is the study and practice of analyzing, gathering, creating and presenting news and information through different media.
Within this degree program, students choose an emphasis in Strategic Communication. Strategic Communication is the study of principles and practices of all communication designed to create a desired response from a given audience. The curriculum includes focused study and hands-on experience within a variety of subject areas and specializations. Upon graduation, students pursue careers in a wide range of strategic communication and public relations professions including: account management, advertising management art direction, audience research, copywriting, digital strategy, marketing, media planning, public relations, strategic communication research and sports and entertainment promotion, social media management, and sports information
This is an emphasis area of the following major:
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Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Art Directors
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Editors
- Fundraisers
- Fundraising Managers
- Graphic Designers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- Public Relations Managers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Search Marketing Strategists
- Writers and Authors
Interested? Here are your next steps
If you are a Prospective Student
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If you are a Current Student
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