Mission Statement
The E. W. Scripps School of Journalism is dedicated to the needs of its students; to excellence in teaching, advising, service, and research; and to leadership in journalism education. The school provides a liberal arts foundation combined with a professional education and practical experience for its students. The goals are to search for truth; to develop critical analysis, thinking, writing, and speaking abilities; to enhance free, responsible, and effective expression of ideas. To that end, the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism:
- stresses the importance of the First Amendment;
- fosters the highest standards of journalism ethics;
- prepares students to enter the journalism professions;
- provides a liaison between students and professionals;
- involves students and faculty in an extended University;
- values an international presence and perspective;
- attracts, nurtures, and retains a diverse group of outstanding students;
- expands scholarly activity to enhance the body of knowledge within journalism;
- supports a diverse faculty offering an array of contributions;
- offers an environment that equips students to live in a diverse world; and
- upholds the University mission of commitment to educational excellence through focus on the individual student.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of Study
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is one of Ohio University's signature programs, ranking among the top journalism schools in the United States [more history]. The JSchool offers six undergraduate sequences:
- Advertising Management
- Broadcast News
- Magazine Journalism
- News Writing and Editing
- Online Journalism
- Public Relations
In addition, undergraduates may develop an approved program of study under the school's Carr Van Anda degree option. The JSchool also offers graduate programs resulting in the awarding of masters and doctorate degress.
Studying Journalism at Ohio University
Journalism is a profession that incorporates knowledge from various disciplines, as well as critical thinking and practical application skills. At the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, the curriculum is blended with a strong liberal arts foundation with professional skills courses. A basic philosophy of the program is that students need media experience while working toward their degrees. Experience is available on a laboratory magazine, Southeast Ohio; on a community Web site, ATHENSi.com; and on a daily laboratory news broadcast, Athens MidDay. Many students add to their experience by writing for and editing The Post, the independent daily campus newspaper; the Athena, the University yearbook; or The Ohio Journalist, the school’s alumni publication. Some also serve on the staffs of local newspapers and University publications. [read more about hands-on opportunities on campus]
New technology is an important element within any journalism career. The E. W. Scripps School of Journalism is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and provides courses and practical experience to aid students in developing the skills required to adapt to the new age of journalism.
Accreditation
Ohio University’s E. W. Scripps School of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.