Journalism Major
Messiah College's journalism major is designed to equip you for effective service in print media and related fields. Besides receiving basic training in the principles of journalism, you will choose an area of concentrated practice.

Philadelphia Campus
As a journalism major, you are required to take one year at Messiah's Philadelphia Campus in conjunction with Temple University.  In this way, your education will combine the benefits of a Christian liberal arts college with the advantages of a large public university. In addition to taking courses at Messiah's Living/Learning Center on North Broad Street, you will take classes in Temple University's highly regarded School of Communication and Theatre.

Practical Experience
Messiah features an excellent field studies program which provides you with hands-on experience in a variety of settings. You can put your skills to work at Messiah's main campus in internships and practica as well as on the Clarion (yearbook) and The Swinging Bridge (campus newspaper) staffs. At the Philly Campus, some students have completed practica with Philadelphia magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and other publications.

Curriculum
For more details on the curriculum requirements and the types of courses you would be taking as a Journalism Major, visit our Online Course Catalog or take a look at the printable Journalism Major Brochure.

(Course catalog and major brochure include PDF files. Click here for the Adobe® PDF Reader®)

How to Apply
To apply for admission to Messiah College, simply call and request an application at 1-800-233-4220 or apply online! Open House dates and major-specific events are scheduled throughout the year. Students may arrange for a variety of visit options to suit their interests and schedule.