Journalism | Point Park University

You want to make an impact by telling people about the world around us. Today's journalist needs to work in all formats, and our multiplatform journalism program will get you there.

A good journalist knows how to research, write and report, but some stories demand more. A day in the life of a reporter can involve creating a Facebook live video, writing your story for the web, shooting and editing photos/video, as well as filing the final package of your story.

As a Bachelor of Arts in journalism major, you're in for some intense classes in writing, editing, multimedia, video production, newsgathering and reporting, among other electives to further your program of study.

Beginning day one, you have access to our state-of-the art facilities and the opportunity to join any of the student-run media outlets/organizations.

Point Point Park University School of Communication students attended the annual Broadcast Education Association conference and National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas April 7-10. — School of Communication students attended the annual Broadcast Education Association conference and National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas.

Course Offerings

You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the journalism major include:

Journalistic Writing & Editing
Broadcast News Writing
Video Production & Editing
Newsgathering & Reporting
Introduction to Multimedia
Graphic Design I
Intro to Photojournalism
Broadcast Reporting
Multiplatform Magazine Reporting
Intro to Digital Photography
Media Ethics and Responsibility
Editing and Producing the News
Electives to further your program of study

Faculty bring industry experience to the classroom

School of Communication faculty members are proven professionals with connections to top media and communication organizations.

Meet the faculty

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Bill Moushey, M.S.

Worked professionally as an investigative journalist for more than 38 years
A Pulitzer-Prize finalist who has won numerous awards for his reporting and an author of two non-fiction books: Game Over: Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, and the Culture of Silence and Never Give Up
Teaches journalism classes

Career Options

Graduates will be well-equipped with the core skills essential to any career in journalism - television, radio, print, web, etc. — and prepared to handle any other beat upon graduation, such as:

Broadcast Reporter
Newspaper Reporter
Multimedia Journalist
Data Journalist
Entrepreneurial Journalist
Web Content Editor
Photojournalist
Website Host

Alumni success

Learn about where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.

More profiles

Brittany Lauffer '16

Deputy Director of Communications, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Josh Croup '18

Anchor/Reporter, WDTV

News & Features

Kimberly Keagy Studies at the Institute of Political Journalism During Internship with Al-Arabiya News Channel

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Broadcast reporting major Kimberly Keagy is studying at the Institute of Political Journalism during her internship with Al-Arabiya News Channel in Washington, D.C.

Journalism Majors Awarded Scholarships at Golden Quill Awards

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Francesca Dabecco won the Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship and Victoria Bails was awarded the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship.

Meet Keera Frye, Communications Intern, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County

Friday, July 13, 2018 "As the communications intern, I’m managing social media accounts, writing press releases and content for the website, as well as photographing and promoting events," Frye said.