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Journalism
Major | Minor
Why Study Journalism at Goshen College?
Write the story, then watch it reach a real audience while you are still a student.
The Journalism major at Goshen College is a degree in writing, research, and storytelling. You report for campus media from your first year.
You will learn from experienced faculty who are active media professionals, and you will put your skills into action right away through campus publications and media outlets. With an emphasis on storytelling, social responsibility, and hands-on learning, the program prepares you to become an ethical, informed communicator. You will cover real stories that matter, from breaking news to the voices of your own community.
A Place to Land, Not Just a Program
A big question for any prospective student is whether you will find your people. Goshen College is a small, values-centered community where you build a circle quickly, through the newsroom at The Record, the campus radio station 91.1 The Globe, and the wider work of the communication department. You start working in student media in your first year, so you belong here before you have declared a single course.
Journalism here rewards curiosity across subjects. If you are drawn to the sciences and the arts as much as to reporting, a Bachelor of Arts in a liberal arts setting lets you carry that breadth into your writing rather than setting it aside. You write about the world by studying the world.
What You’ll Study
The journalism major builds foundational skills in writing, editing, and reporting. You start with the craft of clear, accurate writing, then move into research and multimedia storytelling that carries across print, audio, and online formats.
Coursework pairs with real publishing from the start. You are encouraged to take part in student-led media, and to pursue co-curricular experiences that build a portfolio you can show an editor or a graduate program when you finish. View the complete program requirements in our catalog.
Where You’ll Practice
The Record
91.1 The Globe
Step into the spotlight at the Best College Radio Station in the Nation, where you host shows, report live, and manage programming from your first year.
Squirrel Digest
Write for the independent student publishing arts magazine “Squirrel Digest” highlighting student and alumni stories through feature writing, short stories, poetry, photography and other forms of art.
PLACEHOLDER — waiting for quote
Charlie Aldrich '25
Intern at Tri-City Times
Scholarships & Cost
Cost matters, so here is what we can name. Students interested in journalism may be eligible for several departmental scholarships, including the Gorsline Excellence Award in Print Journalism, the Gorsline Excellence Award in Radio/TV/Film, and the Oswald Scholarship for journalism excellence.
For full details, eligibility, and application steps, contact the communication department or visit the financial aid page. To see your own price after aid, run the net price calculator and talk with a real person in the financial aid office.
Common Questions About the Journalism Major
From your first year. Journalism students report, write, and broadcast through The Record and the campus radio station 91.1 FM. With 91% of classes under 30 students, faculty work right beside you as you build a real portfolio early on.
The Journalism major at Goshen College is a Bachelor of Arts that builds writing, research, and multimedia storytelling skills. You report for campus media from your first year through The Record, learning to become an ethical, informed communicator.
A journalism degree prepares you for roles such as reporter, editor, public relations specialist, communications manager, social media strategist, investigative journalist, copywriter, and content creator. Goshen journalism alumni work for media outlets across the country, attend top graduate programs, and lead communication efforts in nonprofit, advocacy, and corporate sectors.
Journalism students use Goshen College’s communication center, which houses a digital newsroom and computer lab, The Globe multimedia studio, video production suites for editing and broadcasting, and faculty offices and meeting spaces for collaborative work. You can also intern with local newspapers, radio stations, media outlets, and nonprofit organizations.
Ready to get started?
Anna Groff
Associate Professor of Communication
Kyle Hufford
Professor of Communication
Department Chair
