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The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print media. The program prepares students to enter medium- to large-size media markets through classroom and hands-on learning in the newsroom, broadcast studio and control room, podcast recording booth and more.

Strong writing skills are essential to each student’s success in the division’s journalism curriculum and later in the profession of journalism. Students may enroll in journalism classes as first-year students.

Multimedia journalism is in demand in the current landscape. Those with a bachelor’s in journalism may become reporters, writers, anchors, editors, podcasters, social media managers, analysts and audience-engagement specialists.

The role of the journalist in today’s society has become increasingly complex and important because of a paradox: As the world shrinks amid the communication revolution, the journalist’s horizons and responsibilities have vastly expanded. The rapid development of converging media technologies means journalists of the 21st century must know more about the world and also be capable of working in a variety of new media.

At the same time, the next generation of journalists must retain the core ethics and values of the craft. Journalism students learn to report and write, capture audio and video, and engage audiences across social media and photography – building the skills to tell stories that inform and serve their communities. The major requires 37 credit hours within the division. A total of 80 credit hours must be taken outside the division. At least 65 of these hours must be in the arts and sciences.

The median annual wage for news analysts, reporters and journalists was $60,280 in May 2024, according to the .

Yes. All journalism majors must declare and complete a second major or minor of their choosing outside of the division.

A number of our graduates go to law school. We will teach you to write and think, which is perfect for legal training. Other students go into public relations and governmental relations. Some of our graduates teach. We are very proud of our recent graduates who have gone into Teach for America. Some of our students get sales jobs. Some have gone into marketing. And on and on. The ability to write and communicate with clarity and effectiveness will serve you well in any job you have in the future.

Absolutely – and it’s central to everything we do. Digital fluency isn't a single class or add-on skill; it's woven throughout the program. You’ll learn to report and write for digital audiences, shoot and edit video, produce audio and podcasts, work with data, and build a social media presence that reflects professional standards. You’ll graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your abilities across platforms – ready for a media landscape that rewards journalists who can do more than write.

Yes! ������ý located in the largest media market in the Southwest and the top-four television market in the United States. A wide variety of internships are available in broadcast, print, digital, magazine, public relations and governmental affairs. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with The Dallas Morning ������ý with additional internships available at companies such as the Dallas Cowboys, D Magazine and more.

We’re also proud to highlight our strategic partnership with Forbes, where one student is offered a paid internship in New York City with Forbes Media.

Upon achieving junior and senior status, students are encouraged to take on experiences that enable them to work under the guidance of professionals in the media industry (internships). Many on-campus activities also offer practical experience (practica), and students are strongly urged to take advantage of the opportunities available to them through both SMU Student Media, which publishes a daily online news site, a weekly newspaper and a yearbook, and the Division of Journalism.