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Journalism

Why choose journalism at North Central College?

You’ll have the opportunity to practice the art and craft of journalism as early as your first year, thanks to our award-winning student newspaper The Chronicle, student humor magazine The Kindling and student literary magazine North Central Review. As an English major concentrating in journalism, you'll expand your writing and research skills by sharing in the traditional English curriculum, taking courses like literary history and analysis, style, and language and literature. You'll hone your journalism skills with magazine writing, creative nonfiction and new media studies to understand how the genre of journalism is evolving. You can further expand your portfolio of talents by exploring interactive media studies and broadcast communication.

You can also:

  • Land a media internship in Naperville, Chicago or abroad.
  • Explore urban issues by studying with North Central faculty in the 10-week Chicago Term.
  • Apply for a Richter Independent Study Fellowship grant to do research abroad.
  • Join the Sigma Tau Delta English honor society.
  • Gain experience on campus working in the office of marketing and communications or sports information.

To learn more about experiences and opportunities here at North Central College as a journalism major, click here.

News

Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams to address North Central College Commencement
Aaron Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th Commencement ceremony of North Central College.
Philip Glende, visiting assistant professor of English
Glende publishes article based on his dissertation research
Philip Glende, North Central College visiting assistant professor of English, publishes article on newspaper coverage of organized labor in mid-20th century.
Student radio broadcasters claim awards at national competition
Twelve student broadcasters for WONC-FM 89.1, North Central College’s student-run radio station, brought home four first-place awards in national competition.
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Internships

  • Media relations intern, The Med Health Group, Chicago
  • Feature writer, Static Multimedia, Chicago
  • Legal/Research assistant, Dolci & McMahon, Oak Brook Terrace, IL
  • Public relations intern, The Med Health Group, Chicago
  • Tech representative, Callaway Golf, Oswego, IL
  • Writer for fine arts, North Central College
  • Editorial assistant, Hotels Magazine, Oak Brook, IL

Graduate Schools

Recent graduates in journalism have been accepted at:

  • University of Oregon
  • Indiana University

Careers

Recent graduates in journalism include:

  • Evening news anchor, WISC-TV, Madison, WI
  • Marketing communications manager, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rockford, IL
  • Special publications writer, Southeast Missourian newspapers

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Abbey Smith

Journalism

North Central had everything Abbey wanted in a college. A journalism program, international relations program, strong Spanish department, and study abroad opportunities. “And, on top of the financial aid I received through scholarships, North Central was the perfect place for me to study.”

Working on The Chronicle college newspaper, says Abbey, “was a perfect opportunity for hands-on experience in journalism. It’s completely student-run, so we were in charge of assigning stories, writing, editing, layout, advertising and distribution. It’s a lot to take on but also a lot of fun.”

She studied abroad in Costa Rica and England, was involved in Model United Nations and added a second major in global studies with a focus on international relations. Her advice to other students is “get to know your professors, be involved in campus activities and make lasting friendships.” After graduation, Abbey plans to join Americorps, helping develop tutoring programs for children of low-income families.

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Chad Comello

English: journalism major

"I came here as a history major but I took a writing course and found something I was good at and wanted to pursue," says Chad. "I started writing for The Chronicle my freshman year."

He started as a staff writer at the student newspaper and worked his way up to co-editor-in-chief his junior and senior years. "If I’d gone to a larger university, I wouldn’t have had these opportunities," says Chad, who has also been active in campus ministry and traveled to Columbia with other North Central students for an international service trip.

Chad particularly enjoys writing about music and reports that his dream job would be serving as a fine arts editor for a print or web publication. Toward that end, he began writing for the online college music magazine Hear/Say. "It’s been great to get more experience—and free tickets to some Chicago area shows!" he says.

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