Contemporary Journalism Concentration

Why major in Mass Media with a concentration in contemporary journalism at Washburn?

If you want in news reporting – for TV, radio/podcasting, newspapers, magazines, digital outlets, or the format of the future – the concentration in contemporary journalism is for you. In this program you’ll learn the technical “hard skills” and the “soft skills” necessary for interviewing, public records analysis, information gathering and fact-checking. With this major you’ll graduate with a portfolio and internship experience and be ready to put your critical thinking skills to work for your community.

Career Forecast Growing Outlook.Average Salary $49,300on campus

What sets Washburn Mass Media apart?

You’ll learn from faculty members with extensive industry experience, not from graduate students.

You’ll graduate and begin your job search with a professional portfolio and at least one internship experience.

As a Film and Video Student, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the annual WIFI Film Festival.

Study abroad and experiential learning are embraced by the department, with scholarship support. Get a behind the scenes look at Hollywood in MM

You’ll be eligible for academic scholarships and project leadership opportunities through the department, as well as paid work through Washburn Student Media or Washburn’s own Video Production Services.

Low-cost and no-cost for textbooks in your major courses. (A recent review showed 60 percent of Mass Media courses require no textbook expense. In another 37 percent of our courses, textbook cost is low.)

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Scholarships

Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

Mass Media scholarships

You're eligible for a variety of scholarships based on academic performance and career pursuits. Available for incoming freshmen, current and transfer students. Applications are due early in the spring semester for the following year.

• Admissions scholarships
  Admissions scholarships
• Mass Media scholarships
  Mass Media scholarships

Cost and financial aid

Tuition and fees

Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waivers

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.

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  Tuition and fees
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4-Year Plan

A Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media with a concentration in contemporary journalism can be completed in four years. You'll complete an internship and have the opportunity to complete a minor in an area of interest to you.

• Major map (PDF)

• Sample schedule (PDF)

• Advising worksheet (PDF)

Enroll at WU and declare major

It is common to declare a major in Mass Media at enrollment and then determine your specific concentration.

Gain experience with Student Media

In this applied field, you’ll be able to work directly with clients in project-based courses. As you advance in your skills you can also take on paid roles with Student Media.

Internship

Mass media majors who complete specific requirements advance to a for-credit internship experience. Recent sites have included: KTWU, WIBW, KSNT, Cumulus Broadcasting, and National Geographic Magazine.

Bachelor's degree and workforce

As you prepare for the job search, engage with Washburn Career Engagement for career fairs, mock interviews, and resume review.

Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook

Job Placement

85%

of graduates begin their careers in a media industry role.

Student/faculty ratio

13:1

Graduate in four years

More than half of all mass media majors graduate in four years.

Program cost

Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate. Students are eligible for scholarships and financial aid.

• Tuition

• Financial aid

• Admissions scholarships

• Mass media scholarships

Internships

Graduate with experience

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GET IN TOUCH WITH Mass Media Department

Mass Media Department
Henderson Learning Center
3rd Floor; Room 316
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1836
massmedia@washburn.edu

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