Multimedia Journalism Major

What You'll Learn

For journalists, no two days are alike. The foundation of the profession, though, is unwavering: You report and tell stories that serve the public good while gathering news and information accurately, fairly, and ethically. This is the case for traditional and online media, as well as for short videos to in-depth print interviews.

As a Multimedia Journalism major at Drake University, you’ll develop the instincts to find a compelling story and the principles to become an ethical journalist while learning to connect with audiences across platforms.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have first-hand experience in radio and television, print, and online media, covering news, sports, and features. You’ll have the chance to work on student-run publications and in newsrooms through internships, and you’ll create a website with multimedia content through a collaborative senior project.

That breadth is why Drake journalism alumni are found in some of the most prestigious media outlets, including the Washington Post, The Atlantic, CNN, and ESPN.

About the Multimedia Journalism Major at Drake

• Tell a range of stories through the written word, photography, and video for our award-winning student publications or for Drake itself.
• Work with our internship coordinator to match your interests with high-impact, hands-on experiences.
• In your senior year, collaborate with other SJMC students to build a multimedia website.
• Acquire additional subject-area expertise through a double major or dual degree in political science, history, psychology, English, or sociology.
• The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Program Facts

• 120 total credits; 113 credits for the major
• On-campus
• Full time or part time
• Four years to completion; accelerated option available