Journalism is changing rapidly in the 21st century, with stories moving across a range of platforms – from television and the web to radio, newspapers and magazines, as well as across social networks like Twitter and Facebook. This means that the budding journalist needs to know not only how to gather facts and write informative stories, but also how to work with audio and video clips, create and use web sites, and be adept at distributing news through social media.
Journalism Majors at ISU are taught this wide range of essential skills. At the same time, they are encouraged to get involved in our own award-wining campus news, entertainment and sports outlets:
Students will also learn to tap into what’s trending in our ground-breaking Social Media Analytics Command Center.
In our complex world, smart, skilled and ethical journalists are needed more than ever. After graduation, our students take on a wide range of journalism careers including:
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Mark Fauble | 208 Bone Student Center | mbfaubl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Laura Trendle Polus | 025C Fell Hall | lmtrend@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5484 | Broadcast |
Phillip Chidester | 452 Fell Hall | pjchide@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7815 |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
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2.70 - 3.44
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To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
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Kate Boutilier | Fell Hall 438A | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |
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2.70 - 3.44
September 1 – October 1, February 1 – March 1 & May 1 – June 1
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
To apply, students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above.
Students who are currently a declared major in the School of Communication and are looking to switch their major to another communication major need to complete the Internal Major Transfer Request Form. Contact your academic advisor for a copy of this form and to discuss the process in detail.
Essay Prompt: Provide a vision for your future career and explain how this major is best equipped to help you get there.
Research the major and provide your finding of:
Connect your goals to your findings. How will this major help you reach your goals? What can you bring to the major?
Essay Tips:
Choose your desired program/sequence and complete all sections of the online application form. Students can only apply for one major/sequence during each application period.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Communication faculty members in each area. The Faculty Selection Committee base their decisions upon the following criteria:
Selection decisions will be made approximately three weeks after the deadline. A response will be sent to each student through their ISU email account.
If admitted, you should schedule an appointment with your designated academic advisor.
Meeting the minimum requirements and going through the application steps does not guarantee you will be admitted.
Faculty decisions are final and cannot be reversed.
Once the selection responses are sent, the School has filled all available seats and cannot accept any more students.
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Kate Boutilier | Fell Hall 438A | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |