Online Journalism Schools

• Penn Foster Career School Programs offered: Court Reporter Freelance Writer

• Penn Foster Global Programs offered: Freelance Writer

Campus Journalism Schools by State

• California

  • Brooks Institute - Santa Barbara
    Visual Journalism

• Massachusetts

  • Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University - Waltham
    Photography

• Michigan

  • ACR - Clawson
    Court Reporting , Court Reporting - AAB

• Nevada

  • Las Vegas College - Henderson
    Court Reporting , Scoping Technology

• Ohio

  • ACR - Akron
    Court Reporting , Court Reporting - AAB

• Pennsylvania

  • ACR - Pittsburgh
    Court Reporting , Court Reporting - AAB

• Texas

  • Court Reporting Institute - Dallas
    Closed Caption Reporter , Congressional Reporter , Corporate Transcriptionist , Court Reporting Firm , Cyber-Conferencing Specialist , Educational Reporter , Freelance Reporter , Government Reporter , Media-Room Reporter , Official Court Reporter ...

• Virginia

  • Virginia Career Institute - Richmond
    Court Reporter

Journalism School (continued from top)

Did you used to think it was unfair when bullies picked on the little guys back in elementary school? Do you always root for the underdog? Are you not afraid of raising your voice or making a scene if you think it would help someone in need? If so, you may want to consider becoming a journalist. Journalists are America's watchdogs. They make sure that the 'little guys,' or average citizen, has a voice against the more powerful government or business sectors. They speak out for the minority when no one else can.

If you want to become a journalist, you will probably need to go to journalism school. By attending journalism school or an undergraduate school of communication, you will be introduced to the various types of media including broadcast, radio, print, and 'new,' or Internet media. You will gain experience by reporting news in all these different media environments, and then will generally need to choose which environment best suits your career vision.

Many undergraduate communications majors get entry-level journalism jobs post-graduation, but return to journalism grad school in order to advance their careers. Once in a graduate program, most students focus their attention on honing their journalism skills in preparation for their next job. Graduate students often find journalism internships at local papers or broadcasting stations to supplement their educations.