Journalism Major
The Grace College Journalism major is designed to equip students for successful careers focused on accurate and ethical reporting in a fast-moving multimedia landscape. Our classes, taught by experienced professionals, help students develop a flexible skill set that includes digital photography, layout and design, and social media strategy as well as interviewing, writing, and editing. Students hone their skills and build their portfolios through our campus newspaper, internships, and other professional development opportunities such as the Evangelical Press Association Conference.
Educational Focus
- Newspaper Journalism
- Public Relations Principles
- Media Production
- Digital Photography
- Writing for Publication
Internship / Co-Curricular Opportunities
- Orange Marketing Group
- InkFree News
- International Project
- Warsaw Times-Union Newspaper
- World Journalism Institute
- The Pilot News Group
- WNDU-TV
- Input Fort Wayne
- The Sounding Board (Grace College Student Newspaper)
- Inkspot (Grace College Literary Magazine)
- Roots (Grace College School Magazine)
Career Opportunities
- Newspaper reporter
- Social media specialist
- Corporate communications specialist
- Editor
- Magazine feature writer
- Advertising copywriter
Journalism is a Good Fit for Those Who Are:
- Strong Writers
- Detail-Oriented
- Curious
- Strong Communicators
- Skilled at Time Management
- Perceptive
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Featured Staff
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Lauren G. Rich, Ph.D.
Grace College journalism alumni received Best of Press Awards from the Illinois Press Association in 2021
hands-on learning opportunities on campus and in the community
print issues of The Sounding Board published annually
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Experienced Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff are expertly skilled in their fields and they care about your goals, future, and well being.
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Education with a Biblical Worldview
At the heart of a Grace education are academically challenging courses that are specifically designed to foster a thirst for character, competence, and service within the hearts and minds of our students.
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"At Grace, I discovered that I was created to tell God's story. It’s important to get factual information that is balanced, relevant, and challenges people to engage with the world rather than run away."
Anna Kezar, Grace College Student