Majors, minors & more
Multimedia Journalism
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
- Offered as:
- Major
Overview
The major in multimedia journalism focuses on reporting and editing processes, as well as storytelling in online video, audio, and data-visualization mediums. The coursework expands skills in digital editing technologies designed to help students become storytellers through reporting and editing across all media platforms.
You will become immersed in the journalism and multimedia production world through classroom and extracurricular opportunities. The degree focuses on developing reporting, editing, and producing skills across all media platforms.
You’ll also gain proficiency in the use of professional digital editing technologies and professional-level radio and television studios. All majors acquire a thorough understanding of the legal requirements and ethical implications of journalism and media production.
- Requirements and core courses
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After completing 30 credit hours of course work — usually in the sophomore year — you can apply to join the communication program.
Your 30 credits should include the four communication prerequisite courses:
- COM 101: Media and Society
- COM 102: Public Speaking
- COM 105: Communication in Global Contexts
- COM 138: Communication Overview
A writing test is part of the Communication Overview course. Admission to the communication program is based on cumulative WSU GPA and performance on the writing test.
Core courses
All communication majors start with two courses that set the stage for everything else:
- COM 210: Multimedia Content Creation
- COM 300: Writing in Communication
The major is built on core courses like these:
- Video for the Web
- Reporting of Public Affairs
- Murrow News Service
The major also includes four elective courses of your choice. This gives you room to customize the major to your own strengths and goals.
Graduation requirements
See the WSU Catalog for degree requirements and talk with your academic advisor about planning and scheduling your courses. All students must meet requirements as outlined in the catalog in order to graduate.
- Scholarships and financial aid
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A variety of state, federal, and university-sponsored programs are available to help students with educational costs.
Washington State University awards millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships to students every year based on financial need, academic merit, or a combination of the two.
To get all the financial help WSU can provide, start by doing these two things:
- Complete the WSU general scholarship application so you can be eligible for scholarship consideration.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so WSU can consider you for aid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) based on financial need.
For communication majors
In addition to general university scholarships, you could be eligible for awards that are reserved for students in communication majors.
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication has 19 scholarship funds and awards $50,000 in scholarships and fellowships to communication students each year.
- Careers
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A major in Multimedia Journalism opens a wide range of career options. You can put your skills in writing, news reporting, and digital media authoring to work in many different areas:
- Journalism in digital and print media
- Magazines, whether printed or online
- Corporate communications
- Nonprofit and government organizations
WSU graduates with this degree pursue careers in radio, television, newspapers, and multimedia news and media production in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.