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Online Journalism Courses

 

Importance of Online Journalism Courses

Online journalism courses open door for numerous opportunities in the field of media and communication. These courses offer a comprehensive curriculum in this online degree program. They help in creating quality professional journalists who are trained to gather, interpret, sort, analyze and depict events and facts perfectly. Their write-ups and articles present a vivid picture in the minds of the readers.

If you think you have a zeal for writing, researching and analyzing and possess strong communication skills online journalism school is definitely the best option for you.  Today several online universities offer online journalism class programs and other related courses like technical writing, creative writing, and technical communication degrees, and other journalism training.

Students who are into a profession often find it impossible to undergo traditional programs due to a busy schedule. Online journalism programs helps students to maintain their active careers while simultaneously pursue their academic degree. 

Career Opportunities with Online Journalism Courses 

 The online curriculum for journalism offers an innovative approach to the study of writing and reporting.  These courses prepare you for the following fields:

  • Reporting/Journalism
  • Editing
  • Staff Writing
  • Broadcast News Reporting

Free Online Journalism Courses:

Free online journalism classes and free online writing classes which may help in cultivating brilliant writing skills.  
  • Steve Barne’s Online Writing Class 
  • Storymind (storymind.com/channels/writerschannel/)
  • Writing.com (http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/837933) 
Broadly online journalism degrees can be divided into three categories: 
  1. Bachelor degree
  2. Masters degree
  3. Vocational Certificate

Popular Online Journalism Degrees are: 

  • ASIS / Communication
  • Advanced Start B.S. in Communication
  • B.S. in Communication
  • B.S. in Communication / Organizational Communication
  • BS in Communication / Technical Communication 
  • BA/Organizational Management - Communications
  • BA/Social Science - Communications

Online Universities giving Journalism Degrees and Courses - :

  • Kaplan University 
  • Ashford University
  • Accredited Journalism College – University of Memphis
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
  • University of Memphis
  • North Dakota State University
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania
  • Regent University
  • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Utah State University 
  • Open University 
  • University of Utah 
  • Western Governors University 
  • Purdue University 
  • Steven Barnes' UCLA Writing Course 
  • News University 
  • E-Zine University 
  • Wikiikiversity 

Cost and Duration of these courses :

  • Journalism Course cost: On an average each course costs $400.00.

  • Journalism Course Duration: The duration is one year which may be extended up till 4 years.  

Free Online Books on Journalism:

  1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Journalism by Christopher K. Passante
  2. Creative Journal Writing by Stephanie Dowrick
  3. Elements of Journalism by Tom Rosenstiel and Bill Kovach
  4. The Elements of Online Journalism by Rey G. Rosales Ph.D
  5. Encyclopedia of American Journalism by Stephen.L. Vaughn

Last Updated : Nov 18, 2011.

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