Journalism

The Journalism major is based on the premise that journalists are essential in a democratic society because they inform its citizens, give voice to the voiceless and hold the powerful accountable.

The major emphasizes both the academic heart of journalism and its practice through its courses in history, law, ethics, philosophy and media criticism, as well as newswriting, reporting and multimedia journalism.

Sandy Lish’87 and Wendy Spivak’82, on founding PR firm The Castle Group

SBS alums Sandy Lish’ 87, Journalism, and Wendy Spivak’82, Communication, discuss how they started their company, Castle Group, and how hard work leads to success.  Castle Group is an alumni employer partner in our signature SBS in Boston internship program, …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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2021 Guide to Green Careers – All You Need to Know

By 2030, the green economy is expected to offer up to 24 million new green jobs.

Check out the Guide to Green Careers

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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The Future of the Entertainment Industry Beyond 2020

The entertainment industry is changing to conform with new realities, and those changes bring new challenges and opportunities.

What is the Future of the Entertainment Industry?

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

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First Destination

SBS graduates pursue a range of plans after graduation, including employment, continuing education, and volunteering/service, among others.  This graph depicts what recent SBS graduates tell us they are doing within six months after graduation.