Colorado Journalism Degree Programs

Journalism Classes in Colorado

There is something to be said about studying in the mountains. It is little wonder that so many people agree that Denver and Boulder are two of the most livable and affable cities in the United States. Colorado manages to draw extremely friendly, open-minded, and tolerant people from all over the country. And the student body certainly reflects this. Whether through weekend excursions or late night discussions, you will quickly discover that your learning extends well beyond the boundaries of the classroom. If you want to be a journalist, whether for TV, a newspaper or website, a journalism degree is a great place to start. But a journalism degree is also the foundation of many other careers as well. Freelance writing, public relations and any other industry that demands well thought-out ideas and clear writing will be hugely enhanced by a journalism degree.

The base of any journalism college degree or training course is writing the standard newspaper article--the infamous who, what, when and why of a news event. By learning that basic skill, you also learn basic researching: what needs to be known in order for you to claim that you know it. And once you've tackled the research, you are taught how to put it into succinct prose so that readers can easily understand the information you are reporting that can be complicated at times.

With these skills, you can probably begin a career writing for newspapers, beginning with small town publications and working your way to bigger markets. Or, similarly, you can find an entry-level job in a small market TV news department and begin an exciting career there.

But publicity or corporate relations is available to you, too. PR departments spend their days targeting journalists and therefore look for people who have a background in journalism--people who can speak the journalist language. In fact, and some say this isn't such a great thing, the line between publicity and journalism is becoming increasingly blurred.

But whatever you choose to do, a journalism degree is the perfect way to take your natural curiosity of the world and put it to good use in your career.

Journalism Career and Technical Schools in Colorado:

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Colorado Technical University - Denver

Whether you?re just starting out or are looking to maintain your competitive edge, Colorado Technical University has a program that could be right for you. Since 1965, CTU has helped thousands of students soar toward success in a variety of career fields, including accounting, business administration, criminal justice, health and sciences, computer networking, information technology, and visual communications. Campus locations include Colorado Springs, Denver, Denver North and Sioux Falls. We also offer online programs. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures

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The Art Institute of Colorado

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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Higher Education: Colleges and Universities

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University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.

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DeVry University

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