Mississippi Journalism Degree Programs

Journalism Classes in Mississippi

Mississippi has seen many troubling times. As one of the last strongholds of segregation, it became a virtual battlefield for equality and civil liberty. The combined efforts of progressive politicians, dedicated activists, and concerned citizens culminated in a cultural and political renaissance whose effects are still felt throughout the state today. Students who attend one of the numerous Mississippi colleges can't help but feel the reverberations of political activism and social progress achieved just a few decades ago. Consequently, colleges and universities in Mississippi provide the ideal milieu for inspiration and academic excellence. 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 Mississippi:

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Antonelli College - Jackson MS

At Antonelli College, you?ll gain the practical skills employers demand while receiving individual attention in our small classes. We offer you (and your parents/spouse) an extensive individual tour of the school and a detailed explanation of your chosen program. You will have the opportunity to speak to teachers and current students or graduates if you wish. Our well-staffed Job Placement departments help you find part-time work while you?re in school, and an entry-level job for when you graduate. For more information on our graduation rates, the median loan debt of graduates, and other important information, please see http://www.antonellicollege.edu/antonelli-disclosure-information.pdf

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Higher Education: Colleges and Universities

Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides secondary education, such as a high school and secondary K-12 schools.

University of Phoenix

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