Journalism
Interested in the news and current issues? Learn to tell the world’s stories through multimedia.
Rooted in the tradition of ethical journalism exemplified by Bob Schieffer — the celebrated journalist and namesake of our College of Communication — TCU’s journalism program will prepare you to lead in today’s fast-moving news industry.
You’ll gain experience in broadcast, print and digital media. You’ll develop writing and reporting skills guided by ethical decision-making and participate in all aspects of creating and producing a newscast or sportscast.
As a multimedia journalism student, you’ll build real-world knowledge of modern communications inside and outside of the classroom. You’ll have access to on-campus studios, equipped with video editing software, design software and cameras, so you can gain hands-on experience creating many forms of communication.
Juniors and seniors can apply for our Washington, D.C., internship program, which places students for semester-long internships in the nation’s capital.
Visit Department WebsiteSample Courses
- Diversity in the Media
- Long-Form Journalism
- Introduction to Visual Journalism
- Sports, Media and Society
- News Production
- Mobile Journalism
Special Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Our Faculty
Our faculty members have worked in major media markets and have earned degrees from universities such as the University of Texas at Austin, Northwestern University and the University of Missouri.
What Sets Us Apart
TCU’s location in Dallas-Fort Worth — the fourth-largest media market in the United States — provides extraordinary access to internship opportunities.
TCU has multiple specialized campus media outlets. Students can explore general reporting at TCU360.com, entertainment and sports writing for The Skiff, political news reporting and writing for politifrog.com, community news at the hyper local site, the109.org, and art, design and fashion reporting for Image Magazine. Other learning opportunities include our university radio station, KTCU, and Roxo, our student-run advertising and public relations agency.
Journalism students may also enjoy TCU’s national award-winning speech and debate team and the TCU Student Filmmakers Association.
Career Prospects
Our graduates work as news and sports reporters, columnists, editors, designers, newscasters, producers, photojournalists, media entrepreneurs and managers across multiple media platforms. Some have gone to law school or entered other graduate programs for more specialized learning. Horned Frogs work in media organizations in markets like Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, New York City, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Minneapolis and abroad.