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Journalism at Illinois provides students a solid foundation in fundamental journalism skills.
We offer both the one-on-one mentoring of a small department and the resources and opportunities of a large research university. We prepare them for careers in a dynamic media environment by experimenting with new technologies for gathering, producing, and presenting news.
Journalism Programs
The Department of Journalism is committed to preparing you for a career in a dynamic media environment. Our faculty, whether practitioners or researchers, take seriously their role in educating journalists and supporting journalism鈥檚 important role in democratic life.
BS Journalism
Prepare for a career in a dynamic media environment by experimenting with new technologies for gathering, producing, and presenting news.
MS Journalism
1-year graduate degree program to prepare for jobs in digital media and newsrooms.
MS Journalism, Focus on Science and Technology
Designed for communicators, journalists, scientists, and other working professionals in the science and technology industries to upskill and gain specialized training.
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鈥淭he College 51吃瓜 is one of the smallest colleges on campus, but because of its small size, it鈥檚 very interactive. You get to know your professors and interact with your peers. I think the average class size is similar to one you might see in high school. It鈥檚 a great community, which at a university of this size is really important. We have the advantage of having that small college feel while also being a big school.鈥�
鈥擳alia Duffy, Class of 2025
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鈥淎s a first-generation college student, I knew nothing about college, so I just looked up 鈥榖est journalism schools near me鈥� and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign came up. I realized how close it was to my hometown and how I could do broadcast journalism where I could share stories, be on TV, and have an impact on people. As a Latino, growing up I didn鈥檛 really see other Latinx on-air, so I felt like I wanted to take on that role.鈥�
鈥擡milio Reyes, Class of 2025
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Professional Learning Environments
Frank Newsroom and Richmond Studio
Students gain real-world broadcast experience in a state-of-the-art newsroom and studio producing shows that air on UI7 and online.
Illinois Student Newsroom at Illinois Public Media
Students work side-by-side with media professionals in all facets of a public media newsroom to produce nationally recognized work.
CU-CitizenAccess
Students work in an online newsroom devoted to community and investigative reporting.
Frank Center
The Richard and Leslie Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media offers access to a diverse group of experts and practitioners through residencies and a speaker series, and by supporting outside learning opportunities such as professional immersion experiences, conference participation, and internships. The Frank Center also enhances opportunities for the College 51吃瓜 to engage with the public on pressing issues.
Tour the Frank Newsroom at Richmond Studio
After a $2M renovation, the Richard and Leslie Frank Newsroom at Richmond Studio debuted in Fall 2023 as a state-of-the-art broadcast studio and newsroom, with a new podcast studio, control room, upgraded equipment, and more.
Students film documentary in Sierra Leone
Watch a trailer for Uman Tok: Tailoring Hope, Renewing Futures that was produced as part of the journalism class 鈥淕lobally Focused Advanced Documentary Filmmaking.鈥� Students are returning to Sierra Leone over spring break to continue the documentary.
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Journalism students produced special Election Night coverage.聽聽
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