Spotlight Undergraduate

Mayborn Undergraduate Students

Knowledgeable faculty and on-the-job learning combine to help ensure your success.

The world of journalism is ever changing.

Technological advances allow information to be delivered faster than ever before using many different media. The Mayborn School of Journalism prepares students to become part of this fast-paced field.

Prospective students - your future begins now.

Undergraduate

News Department

The department teaches reporting, writing, editing and photojournalism skills for online, broadcast and print outlets. Students receive hands-on opportunities in area media.

Broadcast News Students interested in careers in broadcast and multimedia learn to cover a news beat, shoot video and stills, anchor newscasts and produce content for on-air and online, along with many other aspects of broadcast journalism.

News Writing & Editorial Students learn all elements of news writing, including hard news, breaking news, features, editorials, columns and more.

Photojournalism Still photography and videography make up the core of this program, along with instruction on visual storytelling, legal issues and digital photo editing.

Sports Journalism Certificate Students learn all aspects of sports reporting, writing and photojournalism for the web, broadcast and print, including column writing, ethics in sports journalism, sports entertainment, sports business and the impact of sports in society.

Teacher Certification If you're more interested in teaching, we offer instruction on how to teach students about the techniques, skills and issues in journalism.

Strategic Communications Department

The department prepares students to work in advertising and public relations in ad agencies, corporations, nonprofit agencies and the government. Students receive hands-on opportunities assisting real-world clients with marketing, advertising, and public relations needs.

Advertising Students learn all aspects of advertising, copywriting, agency operation, ad campaigns and more.

Public Relations Instruction focuses on the principles and techniques of public relations, marketing and public information for clients ranging from government and nonprofits to major corporations and PR agencies.

Did You Know?

The Mayborn School of Journalism provides $30,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students each year.

Undergrad Students Get Experience

Communicating excellence
Ashley Salazar

From blogger to published author, Mayborn student and young mother Ashley Salazar knows how to connect with her readers.