Journalism
Investigating, reporting, and telling stories that inform the public.
Overview
Journalism focuses on news gathering, verification, and storytelling across media formats.
Core subjects
- News Writing and Reporting
- Media Law and Ethics
- Investigative Journalism Techniques
- Interviewing and Research Skills
- Multimedia Journalism (photo, video, audio)
- Digital and Online Journalism
- Data Journalism Basics
- Specialized Reporting (politics, business, sports, etc.)
Specializations
- Journalism
- Written Journalism
- Communication Arts - Journalism and Electronic Media Emphasis
- Communication Arts : Journalism
- Multimedia Journalism
Career paths
- Reporter / Journalist (print, online, or broadcast)
- News Writer / Editor
- Correspondent in specific beats (political, business, etc.)
- Content Writer / Editor for organizations
- Communications and PR roles (later in career)
- Researcher / Fact-checker
- Social Media Editor / Producer
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- Moderate to high – assignments, fieldwork, constant deadlines
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — demanding in initiative, resilience, and ethics
- Practical components
- Campus media work, internships in newsrooms, reporting projects
- Internships
- Essential in media outlets for real experience
Where to study Journalism in Lebanon
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