Welcome to the School of Journalism at NU

For those who are naturally curious about our world, a career in journalism offers rich personal rewards and an opportunity to make a difference in modern society. Students at Northeastern's School of Journalism don't have to wait until after graduation to begin developing their skills as reporters and writers.

The school combines a quality academic education with practical experience. We offer an undergraduate program that prepares students for careers in print, broadcast, online journalism and public relations. Our graduate program offers a professional concentration, research concentration and a new concentration in journalism and public policy in partnership with the new School of Social Science, Urban Affairs and Public Policy.

The School of Journalism, in conjunction with the New England First Amendment Coalition, has established the New England First Amendment Center, housed within the School. The Center will support and publicize access to public records and meetings for citizens and journalists. The Center maintains a Hotline and Website devoted to First Amendment issues.

Our Cooperative Education program, available to both undergraduate and graduate students, gives members of our community job experience at news organizations and media-related businesses. Enterprising students will begin their job searches with real work experience.

Take a look within our Web site to learn more.

Journalism News Makers

Prof. Dan Kennedy was interviewed NECN on November 26 about the debate on whether or not the government should step in to rescue the Mass Turnpike Authority from bankruptcy with higher tolls or higher gas taxes. Click here for Prof. Kennedy's Article.

Prof. Kennedy's blog, Media Nation, was singled out in the Boston Globe Magazine on November 30 as among Boston's best local blogs. Media Nation, which is online at medianation.blogspot.com, was described as "required reading for any follower of local media." Prof. Kennedy is also a regular on WGBH-TV/Channel 2's "Beat the Press," hosted by Emily Rooney, and a columnist for The Guardian.

Prof. Steve Burgard, director, School of Journalism, was interviewed by Fox News at 10 on Wednesday, Nov. 19. He was interviewed about the possibility of Out of Town News closing in Harvard Square and what it says about the decline of print news.

Read Prof. Bill Kirtz's article about the 70th anniversary of the Nieman Foundation celebration is posted on PoynterOnline. Here's the link: Prof. Kirtz's article

Prof. Alan Schroeder's bio and recent discussions are posted on Politico.com. Prof. Schroeder is featured in "The Arena, Politico's daily debate with policymakers and opinion shapers." Here's the link to the site: The Arena, Politico.com

Prof. Steve Burgard, director, School of Journalism participated in an "Arts, News Media and Communications" panel held at Harvard Divinity School on Nov. 6. The panel brought together some bloggers, religion writers, and academic leaders for a session with graduate students on future career strategies and choices in the digital era.

Journalism undergrads Matthew Collette and Stefanie Bair worked at major news organizations on Election Night. Mr. Collette covered local elections for The Boston Globe and Ms. Bair worked at NBC News in New York. Both students were on co-op with their respective news organizations and were invited to participate in election work.