Oberlin College — Journalism Concentration

Degrees offered

Oberlin does not offer a journalism major. It offers an integrative concentration in journalism, overseen by the Department of Writing and Communication in coordination with Cinema and Media Studies and Creative Writing, alongside a Communication Studies major introduced in fall 2024.

Programs and emphasis

The journalism concentration requires foundational coursework (such as Journalism Basics), literary journalism and documentary production electives, at least eight weeks of journalism-related work (on- or off-campus), and a portfolio of journalistic work with written reflection. Each year the concentration brings at least one working journalist to campus for a public presentation.

History

The Communication Studies major was created in fall 2024 in response to student demand, building on the college's earlier Writing and Communication minor.

Student-run media

The Oberlin Review is the college's student newspaper; WOBC is the student-run campus radio station. Notable alumni working in journalism include sports journalist Chris Broussard and NPR science reporter Angus Chen.

Location and contact info

Address
Oberlin College and Conservatory
38 E. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone
(800) 622-6243
Website
https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/journalism