Is college a requirement for Journalists ?

[polm]

I want to try journalism. Do I need to go to college for this ?

 

[Sleestak]

No, but you will require a lobotomy and indoctrination by the Democratic Party.

 

[gopunk]

no clue about hiring policies, but judging from what i see... i doubt it is required to produce what most journalists produce.

 

[squirrel dog]

Buy a degree from the back of USA today.From what I read you should do just fine.

 

[amnesiac]

You can get a *better* chance at getting hired by a decent publication with a journalism degree, but no, I don't think it's required. You just have to be able to write well.

 

[Sleestak]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0
You can get a *better* chance at getting hired by a decent publication with a journalism degree, but no, I don't think it's required. You just have to be able to write well.

I hate to go all grammer police on you, but that should have read.

"You can get a *better* chance at getting hired by a decent publication with a journalism degree, but no, I don't think it's required. You just have to be able to write purty."

 

[Harvey]

It would help if you had demonstrable skills and background in writing, as well as journalism, itself. A college education gives you is the tools to do the job, but it is not a guarantee of success. College is a good place to get both critical writing skills and some documentation that you have prepared for a career in the field, and the degree will put you ahead of other job applicants who lack one.