CMU's photojournalism program focuses on practical applications inside and outside the classroom that blend news value with the selection of photographs. You will be able to graduate from the program with concrete proof that you have what it takes to succeed as a professional photographer or photo editor, whether for a weekly newspaper or an up-to-the-minute online news service.​ Your photographic and reporting skills, creativity and knowledge will be exemplified in the photographic portfolio you'll develop through the classroom theory and hands-on learning opportunities CMU's photojournalism program offers. The photojournalism major at CMU is one of the top-ranked programs in the country. Students and alumni consistently win state, regional and national awards. Small classes enable one-on-one interaction with award-winning professors, who provide structured hands-on experiences and guide you in service-learning projects. CMU faculty members have excellent contacts with media around the globe. You can gain photojournalism experience with our campus newspaper, Central Michigan Life, or our online publication, Grand Central Magazine.​​