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Southwestern Illinois College

Journalism

Journalism

For more information on the Journalism program, please contact Monica Hatch at 618-235-2700, ext. 5413 or monica.hatch@swic.edu

Journalism is the collection and periodical dissemination of current news and events or, more strictly speaking, the business of managing, editing, or writing for journals or newspapers. The application of the term "journalism" has broadened to include news reporting and commentaries on a wide variety of electronic media.

Career Opportunities

A variety of careers are open to students who graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism including:

Journalism Students
  • Editor
  • Free-lance Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • Writer
  • Reporter
  • Photographer
  • Elementary and Secondary Teacher
  • Radio and Television Announcer
  • Correspondent
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Advertising Agent
  • TV Host, Broadcaster