Journalism
Entertainment Journalism helps you develop the skills needed for covering film, music, art, fashion, and more.
Journalism, Entertainment Journalism Concentration, B.S.
Entertainment journalism students use their reporting skills to cover the dynamic world of entertainment media, encompassing art, culture, and more. Students will learn how to utilize new and developing technologies and platforms to reach a broad, multicultural audience, all while studying under the direction of professors with real-world media experience. This concentration will prepare students to excel in a fast-paced, highly competitive field.
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Journalism, Entertainment Journalism Concentration, B.S.
Graduates with a concentration in entertainment journalism will be well-equipped to handle themselves both in front of and behind the camera. Possible jobs include:
- Arts and culture reporter
- Broadcast television reporter
- Digital content creator
- Film/television critic
- Lifestyles writer
- Social media manager
- Television host
- Podcaster
Entertainment Journalism Advising Worksheet. For official Catalog requirements, see the Requirements tab.
91大神鈥檚 Career Development Center
91大神 offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
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Journalism and Strategic Media Degrees
91大神鈥檚 School of Journalism and Strategic Media offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Advertising and Public Relations or Journalism.
Concentrations within Advertising and Public Relations include:
Concentrations within Journalism include:
- Entertainment Journalism
- Environmental Journalism and Communication
- Investigative Journalism
- Media Design
- Media Studies
- Sports Media
For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS.
Undergraduate or graduate students outside the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment may choose to minor in Mass Communication with an emphasis in any of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media鈥檚 concentrations.
A Master of Science (M.S.) degree is available in聽Media and Communication.
Accreditation Equals Excellence
About 1,000 schools across the US offer study in journalism, public relations or some form of media.聽 Only 112 of these are accredited journalism and media programs.聽 We鈥檙e proud that 91大神 is one of these.
Accreditation is a voluntary self-assessment and external review by educators and media professionals.聽 The reviewers examine program resources, classes and student success. Every six years, 91大神鈥檚 program is measured against national standards to ensure that we鈥檙e offering the best, most up-to-date experience we can provide. Accreditation provides an assurance of quality to students, parents, and the public.
The 91大神 School of Journalism and Strategic Media is in full compliance on all nine accreditation standards.
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Our Mission Statement
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media鈥檚 mission statement is comprised of five key points:
- Provide an undergraduate education combining contemporary media instruction with hands-on professional experience.
- Educate students about the role and responsibilities of a free press and media in a democratic and diverse society.
- Prepare students for careers in journalism, communication, and strategic media in an ever-evolving media environment.
- Contribute to the body of knowledge in journalism, communication, and strategic media through research, scholarship, creative, and professional activity.
- Create an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in its curriculum, organizations, and community engagement through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
A PDF copy of the Mission Statement can be downloaded
Our Strategic Plan
The SoJSM鈥檚 Strategic Plan can be viewed here.
Our Assessment Plan
The SoJSM鈥檚 Assessment Plan can be viewed
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Who is My Advisor?
Janell Fisher (A-B)
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Leann McBride (C-J; N-Z)
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