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 | 110 Student Services Building | mbfaubl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5825 |
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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 |
Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 15. For the spring semester, the preferred filing period is from April 1-August 1. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!
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2.84 - 3.39
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To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
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Kate Boutilier | Fell Hall 460 | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |
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This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
September 1 - October 1, February 1 - March 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.
All applicants must attend one Information Session during the application period in which they are applying. We recommend attending an Information Session before you submit your major/minor application. All information sessions last approximately 50 minutes.
If you were previously denied admission to a Communication major and are applying again, you do not need to attend an Information Session.
All sessions take place in Fell Hall, room 446.
Essay Prompt: Provide a vision for your future career and explain how this major is best equipped to help you get there. More details for the essay and resources will be provided during the Information Sessions.
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 460 | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |