Journalism Department

Learn Journalism from Journalists

Print journalism at Concordia is part of the writing program within the college's Department of English.  The journalism faculty bring to the classroom extensive professional experience on newspapers.  And they practice what they teach; the faculty continue to work as journalists.  Students benefit from their experience, perspectives and contacts.

Students can earn a major or minor in print journalism to prepare for a career in newspapers, magazines, book publishing or electronic publishing.  Or they can take journalism courses as preparation for their academic careers and careers in other professions, including business, law or education.   The requirements of journalistic writing nicely fit those of a liberal arts education.  Journalists must think critically, research thoroughly, as well as write clearly and concisely.  Those skills will serve students well in whatever career they choose.  Therefore, the introductory course to news writing and reporting is an excellent foundation writing course.
 

Our Mission:  Journalism with a Purpose

The mission of Concordia's journalism program is rooted in the college's mission.  Our charge is to educate thoughtful and well-informed future journalists.  Graduates are grounded in the basics of writing, reporting, and editing. Ethics is a part of every course.  All of  this is within the framework of a liberal arts education, in an English Department, where journalistic writing is seen as part of the continuum of literature.  We view journalism as a calling.  We aim to send out journalists who are prepared to "influence the affairs of the world."