寻求该学位的学生将对收集和传播新闻的政治，经济，社会和文化背景有一个了解。他们将获得有效调查新闻领域并准确，清晰，完整并符合公共利益的目的报告这些发现所需的技能。他们将获得必要的批判性，分析性和道德观念的知识，以成功完成入门级工作和终身职业。
Journalists serve as watchdogs for public interest issues. Journalists investigate the world around them effectively and report these findings accurately. Students will develop an understanding of the political, economic and social contexts that coincide with disseminating news.<br><br>Our journalism program expands beyond the traditional classroom setting. Our classes are designed to mimic real-world newsrooms. Not only do we offer core journalism classes - such as Writing for Print and Digital Media - we also offer classes in global journalism and a minor in Latino Journalism to help students gain diverse journalism experiences.<br><br>On campus is the Center for Student Media, houses the University of Houston's daily newspaper, radio station and TV network. It is a space that all journalism students are encouraged to explore. All of our on-campus media organizations are student-led and student-run, allowing students to gain a uniquely real-world experience that complements classroom learning.