College Journalism

The First Amendment and Press Freedom at Student Newspapers
How Do the Laws Differ at High Schools and Colleges?

Censorship at Student Newspapers
It’s a chilling but all-too common scenario: A student writes something controversial in a high school or college newspaper, and pretty soon school officials are threatening to censor the publication, and the paper's faculty adviser is taking heat from the administration. And while college papers generally enjoy the same First Amendment rights as professional publications, high school papers ar…

A Back-to-School Kit for Journalism Students
It's back-to-school time, and while students everywhere are buying textbooks and sharpening their pencils (or firing up their laptops), journalism students in high school and college have specific stuff they need - and need to know. Whether it's a reporter's notebook or brushing up on Associated Press style, here are some of the basics to get the school year started right.

Preparing For a Journalism Career, From High School to College
So you're a high school or college student, and you want to work in the news business, but you're not sure how. Here, step-by-step, is a list of the things you can do to have a good shot at landing a job when college graduation rolls around.

Get the Most Out of Journalism School
Follow these steps to make the most of your time in J-School.

Choosing The Journalism School That’s Right For You
Pick The Program That Fits Your Needs

Find the Best Journalism Professors
Look for Real-world Experience

Journalism Internships: The Basics
They're Great Work Experience And a Real Resume Builder

Seven Tips For Getting a Great Journalism Internship
The Competition is Fierce, So Improve Your Odds

Five Reasons Why You Should Write For Your Student Newspaper
Sure it's Extra Work, But It'll Pay Off Down The Road

Six Things You Need To Do In College (To Get a Print Journalism Job)
Keep Busy Outside the Classroom

Clips: What Are They, Why Do You Need Them?
Clips are copies of your published articles. Most reporters save copies of every story they've ever had published, from high school onward.

With News Biz in Crisis, What Do Journalism Professors Tell Students?
Offering Encouragement and Advice in a Troubled Time

New California Law Protects Student Newspaper Advisers
High school and college newspaper advisers are now protected from retaliation by school administrators under a new California law. The Journalism Teacher Protection Act bars administrators from retaliating against advisers when their students publish stories the administrators don't like.

Student Newspaper Advisers Often Face Retaliation for Controversial Stories
Few Legal Protections Exist for Student Newspaper Advisers at High Schools & Colleges

Many Journalists Love Teaching, But Must Adjust to A Slower Pace
Journalists who become teachers say it can be a rewarding change, the chance to pass on some hard-won wisdom to the next generation of eager young novices. But teaching jobs often pay less, and journalists accustomed to the frenetic pace of the newsroom often have trouble throttling down to the decidedly more sedate pace of the classroom.

Five Ways College Journalism Students Can Promote Themselves Online
Use Everything From Blogs to Facebook

College Journalist: Tom Rowan
Writing for the Temple University student paper in Philadelphia

College Journalist: Laura Irwin
Editing a Weekly Student Paper at a Community College in Pennsylvania

College Journalist: Jennifer Golding
Writing for a Website That Covers Penn State

College Journalist: Bryan Thomas
Running The Daily Student Newspaper at UC-Berkeley