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Journalism is vital to democracy, and as a journalism educator, you’ll get to be the one to instill those values and skillsets in future generations. With a bachelor’s degree in teaching journalism, you’ll graduate ably equipped to engage your students in writing, design, and digital storytelling.

We work closely with our Teachers College to craft a curricular experience that balances advocacy and excellence in the classroom. Because a huge part of learning how to teach is actually doing it, you’ll take the same journalistic storytelling and multimedia design classes as other department majors in addition to spending several weeks working alongside a secondary teacher, followed by 16 weeks of student teaching.

Outside the classroom, you’ll help coordinate or teach at our annual J-Day seminar, which brings hundreds of high school students onto campus, and be instrumental in our annual Journalism Workshops.

Students tell us they arrive on campus and find more than an academic home - they find a sense of belonging. Students immediately connect with a network of faculty, students and alumni, who help launch students' career paths.

Students leave prepared for careers as middle and high school journalism teachers, equipped with the tools and cutting-edge techniques that emboldens young minds and creates pathways to careers in journalism. 

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As a teaching major, you will join our nationally renowned Teachers College’s community that prepares tomorrow's professionals and leaders in all areas of education. Learn more about our education programs.

  

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If you’d like to learn more about our Teaching Major in Journalism, complete our online form. Or one of the best ways to get a true feel for Ball State is to see it for yourself, so schedule a visit today! And if you’re ready to apply, review our admission requirements and complete our online application.

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