Careers
Graduates of the journalism program can expect to find careers not only in the fields of writing and editing, but in public relations, law, civil service and education.
Hands-On Learning
Journalism majors gain consistent, applicable experience by working for the student newspaper, The Mirror, and the yearbook, The Edda.
Off-campus internships are required for all journalism majors.
Internship opportunities include:
- Avera or Sanford Health
- 605 Magazine or Aberdeen Magazine
- The Argus Leader
- Dakota News Now and KELO News
- South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB)
- Agri-Pulse newsletter
Journalism students also participate in internships organized in the Washington, D.C., semester program that have included USA Today, WRC-TV, Cox News Service and the Coalition on Human Needs.
Journalism students study away in:
- Barcelona, Spain — focusing on colonialism, identity and modernism with AU faculty
- Scotland — focusing on its stories and scenes with AU faculty
- England — focusing on Londinium and Brexit with AU faculty
- New Zealand — focusing on cultural identity with AU faculty
- Cuba — focusing on race, gender and revolution with AU faculty
Courses & Organizations
Popular courses range from writing specialties in news, magazines, sports and opinions to technological skills in layout and multimedia.
Students are encouraged to consider a double major in English and journalism because the department works as a unit with many overlapping requirements.
Journalism students often participate in:
