Journalism and Media Studies
Major or minor in
Journalism and Media Studies
Journalists and media producers are, at their heart, storytellers. If you like to create and promote videos, photos, podcasts and more, you will nurture those skills as a journalism and media studies (JAMS) major at Linfield. Work with professors from day one who are accomplished writers, photographers, filmmakers and public relations specialists. We will teach you how to share stories that inform, entertain, persuade and inspire.
As a journalism and media studies major at Linfield
you might take:
Get a deeper perspective on how people use media in their daily lives. Learn how intensely mediation affects society, culture, economy and politics – for better and for worse. (JAMS 150)
Living in a Media World
Get a deeper perspective on how people use media in their daily lives. Learn how intensely mediation affects society, culture, economy and politics – for better and for worse. (JAMS 150)
Build your skills in making and sharing multimedia stories that will engage audiences through effective photography, audio, video and page design. (JAMS 180)
Multimedia Storytelling
Build your skills in making and sharing multimedia stories that will engage audiences through effective photography, audio, video and page design. (JAMS 180)
Learn how social media strategies and techniques are used in journalism, public relations and other media fields, including hands-on experience planning and implementing a campaign. (JAMS 343)
Social Media Theory and Practice
Learn how social media strategies and techniques are used in journalism, public relations and other media fields, including hands-on experience planning and implementing a campaign. (JAMS 343)
Studying journalism and media at Linfield
Beyond the classroom
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Build your creative portfolio and leadership skills in one of our thriving student-led media groups – The Linfield Review, Linfield Pawdcast Network, Linfield Camera Club and Wildcat Productions.
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JAMS majors can get experience covering Wildcat athletics for the sports information team, as well as producing stories for the strategic communications team.
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Boost your professional skills and your resume with an internship at Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Edelman PR, I Heart Media, the NCAA, or somewhere else that suits your interests and abilities.
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Work with a campus club or department of your choice creating content, telling student stories or managing a social-media channel.
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Alumni Spotlight
Jonathan Williams '17
Astoria, Oregon
At Linfield, Jonathan Williams learned to chase stories — and opportunities.
"Linfield allowed me to continue doing the things I loved while developing my journalism and critical thinking skills. I competed on the Linfield swim team, played viola in chamber ensembles and worked on ‘The Linfield Review’ all four years, including as editor my junior and senior years.
Completing a mass communication and English double major gave me a solid foundation and pushed me to focus on lifelong learning. Thanks to the wonderful professors, I grew as both a writer and editor. I was also able to complete two summer internships in Portland — at All Classical Radio and Oregon Public Broadcasting’s 'State of Wonder' program."
Life After Linfield
You will leave prepared for a career in areas such as:
- Communications Director
- Social Media Coordinator
- Marketing Manager
- Owner
- Account Executive
- Project Manager
- Executive Director
Estimate wage: $74.9k
Estimate of what Linfield journalism and media studies alumni could be making based on their current ages, occupations and geographic locations.
Potential wage: $94.3k
The potential wage is based on the average wage for the occupations.
Top career paths
The top five education-to-career paths of Linfield journalism and media studies alumni include:
- Owner
- Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Account Executive
- Public Affairs Specialist
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Have questions about studying journalism and media at Linfield? Reach out! We'd love to connect with you.
Kevin Curry
JAMS Department Chair and Associate Professor
Renshaw Hall 209
503-883-2271
kcurry@linfield.edu
JAMS Department Chair and Associate Professor
Renshaw Hall 209
503-883-2271
kcurry@linfield.edu