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Journalism

In Person
Campus: Jackson
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Report with clarity and courage

The Journalism program at Union University prepares students to compete at the highest levels of print, online, magazine, and book publishing by developing a distinctive voice and professional skill set. Students gain real-world experience through news writing, feature writing, podcasting, and creative nonfiction — publishing in the bi-annual Cardinal and Cream magazine and weekly in the online version, with the opportunity to compete for editorial scholarships.

Quick Facts

Academic Program

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Format

In Person

Program Type

Major, Minor

Curriculum

What You'll Study

Journalism at Union develops reporters who tell the truth — accurately, fairly, and with the professional standards that an industry built on public trust demands. You'll develop real skills through real assignments, covering actual stories and building the portfolio and instincts that journalism careers require.

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Reporting with Honesty, Craft, and Courage

At Union, journalism is practiced as a vocation — one that demands honesty, craft, and a commitment to serving readers with accurate, meaningful storytelling. Faculty guide your development as a writer and journalist in a community that believes the press, at its best, can illuminate truth and serve the common good.

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