Program Overview

Program Overview

The New York Journalism program immerses journalism majors in a wide range of newsrooms in New York City, exploring how these news organizations produce stories that engage and impact the communities they cover. Students will visit newsrooms, network with professionals, and explore each news organization's work, audience engagement, ethical perspectives, and business opportunities.

Program Details

The course introduces students to many possible applications for their journalism degree and helps them analyze and create professional-quality journalism. New York Journalism includes travel and coursework over a two-week period that corresponds with December Intersession. Students begin with class meetings in Chicago, then travel to New York for three days of newsroom visits. When they return, students develop and deliver presentations on the insights gained from the experience.

Courses

• Students are enrolled in either JOUR 398 or JOUR 598, New York Journalism.
  • The course carries four credit hours.

Application Process

• Students must apply to New York Journalism via Study Abroad.
  • Accepted students will be enrolled in the appropriate course in the Fall term prior to travel.

Program Leadership

• The Program Director is Amy Merrick, Professional Lecturer.