Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Professional Writing - Journalism Specialization] From Champlain College

?In addition to writing stories in multiple journalistic forms, courses branch into broadcast media production to give you the skills in video and audio you will need to be marketable.?

Journalism is at a crossroads. With an ever-increasing number of digital news venues, this constantly changing and growing profession offers more opportunity than ever before. Champlain's Journalism specialization prepares you with the hands-on skills, expertise and knowledge to enter a field with enormous potential.

• Learn the fundamental skills of journalism, including interview techniques, research and meeting deadlines.

• Write extensively in the three primary narrative journalistic forms: news, features and news features.

• Incorporate audio, digital photography and videography in journalistic webcasts and podcasts.

• Examine the contemporary media environment, including corporate ownership, censorship and the issues involving privacy, freedom of expression and public interest.

• Learn professional codes of conduct, artistic and social responsibility, and the ethics of reporting.

• Join the staff of Champlain's student-run online news source,?The Crossover,?giving you first-hand experience in the behind-the-scenes production process.