Kansas State University

Journalism and Digital Media

Journalism is in an exciting period of evolution and innovation. Never before has a journalist’s reach been so vast. A reporter’s story filed from western Kansas can be read, seen and heard instantly in Western Europe.

The Miller School’s journalism and digital media (JDM) students must be curious, critical thinkers who know how to work creatively and collaboratively. We are rooted in the best traditions of journalism and embrace the rapidly changing environment in which journalists work.

The combination of learning bedrock fundamentals, and gaining practical experience by working for student media has lead JDM students to careers with National Geographic, the Kansas City Star and Fox Sports. All JDM students receive training in basic reporting skills, and they learn to produce content for print, audio, video and Web-based media outlets. The curriculum enables students to further hone skills in writing, reporting and production in specialty areas of focus in print or electronic media.

Check the JMC Curriculum Guide for a complete list of requirements both for Journalism and Digital media (print or electronic focus) as well as the general Arts and Sciences degree requirements and course options.

PRINT FOCUS
Students who are more interested in writing and editing pursue classes that teach online, newspaper and magazine reporting, photojournalism, production and editing skills.  

ELECTRONIC FOCUS

Courses in this area of focus prepare students for writing, reporting, and producing audio and video content for various electronic formats.