Journalism

Are you ready to change the world, one story at a time? Our innovative 21st-century program provides you the opportunity to develop skills essential for the realities and possibilities of the ever-evolving media landscape. We will prepare you to give voice to the voiceless in our society and to speak truth to power.

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Faculty and Staff

Bobby Hayes

Chair and Professor of the Practice of Journalism

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+1 (336) 888-6310

Nicholas Buzzelli

Assistant Professor, Sports Media

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336-841-9587

Dr. Nahed Eltantawy

Dean, Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

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+1 (336) 841-9175

Kenneth Medlin

Professor of the Practice of Journalism

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+1 (336) 841-9854

Dean Smith

Assistant Professor of Journalism

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+1 (336) 841-9099

Our innovative 21st-century program provides you the opportunity to develop skills essential for the realities and possibilities of the ever-evolving media landscape and to explore your passion outside of the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication.
So that you can write the first draft of history
Our program offers a rich, diverse variety of journalism electives, from environmental journalism, to entertainment journalism, to fashion journalism – allowing you to select the courses that help you build depth and expertise in areas that match your aspirations
Our program equips you with the technical, reporting and storytelling skills required for digital storytelling, television and radio news
It is a hands-on program with ample opportunities to produce stories for the weekly HPU newscast
Students work with the latest video/audio equipment and software.
Students combine hands-on journalism skills with broader knowledge from their liberal arts education

Fox Business Channel, New York, NY
People Magazine, New York, NY
Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH
WOAY-TV, Oak Hill, WV
Spectrum News, Raleigh, NC
MLB Commissioner’s Office, New York, NY
New York Mets, New York, NY
WGHP-TV, High Point, NC
Gazelle Group, Princeton, NJ
TMZ, Los Angeles, CA
Vibiana, Los Angeles, CA
Horizon Media, New York, NY
Gulfstream Media Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Georgia Swarm, Atlanta, GA
Washington Redskins, Washington, DC
WCVB-TV, Boston, MA
WXII-TV, Winston-Salem, NC
Leadership Editing, Greensboro, NC
WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC

ESPN Radio
Cosmopolitan
MTV
Discovery Channel
Oprah Magazine
Our State Magazine
Huffington Post
New York Mets
Arizona Republic
WXII-TV
WFMY-TV
WGHP-TV
Spectrum News
High Point Enterprise
Turner Sports
Washington Wizards
Washington Redskins
Atlantic Coast Conference
Greensboro Grasshoppers
NBC News
Seventeen
Good Housekeeping
Raycom
New England Sports Network (NESN)

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Lambda Pi Eta (honors society)
National Association of Black Journalists
National Broadcasting Society
National Communication Association
National Sports Media Association
Public Relations Student Society of America
Society of Professional Journalists

Professional Internships
Weekly Newscasts
Skills-Focused Practicums

Course Requirements 2025/2026

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	60
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	24-32
Total	128

Minor in Journalism

Minor Requirements	Credits
Course Requirements	20
Total	20

Requirements for B.A. in Journalism

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 1110	Human Communication	4
COM 1120	Introduction to Media Creation	4
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
COM 3390	Communication Law and Ethics	4
JOU 1300	Never Stay Silent: History of the Fourth Estate and News Literacy	2
JOU 2200	Mastering the Interview	2
JOU 2201	Infographics	2
JOU 2243	Reporting and Writing Across Platforms	4
JOU 2283	Multimedia Storytelling	2
JOU 3110	Data Journalism	2
JOU 3313	Feature Writing	4
JOU 3323	Copy Editing	4
JOU 3331	Video Journalism Reporting	4
JOU 3363	Opinion Writing	2
JOU 4000	NewsPoint	4
MPE 1950	Multi-Camera Production	4
Select 8 credits from the following list of electives:
ART 3081	Documenting the Community through Photography	4
ART 3680	Digital Photography	4
COM 2220	Persuasion	4
COM/GBS/WGS 3374	Global Media Representation of Women	4
COM 4811	Student Internship	variable
ENG 2140	Digital Writing for Social Action	4
ENG 2150	Writing About Science	4
ENG 3113	Writing Creative Non-Fiction	4
ENG 3150	Writing Analytics in the Data Revolution	4
GDS 1140	Visual Literacy/Design Process	4
JOU 2881/3881/4881	Special Topics	1-4
MPE 2261	Podcasting Workshop	2
MPE 3010	Drone Pilot Certification	4
SME 4345	Social Media and Analytics	4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
STC 3305	Message Development in Government and Public Affairs	4
STC 3315	Message Development for Public Relations	2
THE 2210	Voice and Dialect	2
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Requirements for Minor in Journalism

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
JOU 2243	Reporting and Writing Across Platforms	4
Select 12 credits from the following list of courses. At least 8 credits must be at the 3000-level or above:
JOU 2283	Multimedia Storytelling	2
JOU 3313	Feature Writing	4
JOU 3331	Video Journalism Reporting	4
JOU 3363	Opinion Writing	2
JOU 2881/4881	Special Topics	1-4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
Course Descriptions

Career Opportunities

Our innovative 21st-century approach to journalism provides you the opportunity to develop story-telling skills that are essential for the realities and possibilities of the ever-evolving media landscape while also allowing you to explore your passion outside of the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication.

High Point alumni are working in advertising and public relations agencies, radio and television stations and are producing corporate and theatrical media throughout the nation. A number of our graduates have gone on to earn Ph.D.’s in communication and other fields, while others have chosen to attend graduate and law school. Some careers within this major are:

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News Writer
News Anchor
News Producer
News Director
Editor
Photo Journalist
Social Media Specialist
Technical Writer
Copywriter
Copy Editor
Public Relations Specialist
Content Marketer
Sports Information Director

Student Outcomes

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At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.

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