Important Program Update
The Journalism major is transitioning to a Journalism concentration within the Communication and Media major. Current students declared in the Journalism major may complete their degree as planned. Students wishing to enter the standalone Journalism major must start the program by January 11, 2027. After that date, all new students will be admitted to the Journalism concentration within the Communication and Media major.
Studying journalism at USI consists of developing your skills across a variety of media types including reporting and writing, copyediting, and visual elements such as photography and graphic design. You’ll become familiar with professional values and ethical standards in courses where convergence, media law and diversity are emphasized. Small classes will allow you to directly engage with faculty. Outside of class but conveniently on campus, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the award-winning campus newspaper, The Shield, the award-winning radio station, 95.7 The Edge, and USI’s TV station, SETV. Hands-on experiences don’t end on campus. You’ll also find many local paid internships available to you—giving you the chance to build a professional portfolio long before you graduate.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
The USI Journalism program will prepare you for a variety of journalism related careers working in various platforms such as news, magazines, radio, TV, online media, public relations, marketing, or social media. You may use journalism as a pre-law major or a pathway to information science or informatics. Once you graduate, you’ll succeed in any field where writing and a command of language are needed.
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Opportunities and salaries vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
