Multimedia Journalism
Loyola University Chicago’s multimedia journalism major engages students in the issues shaping today’s news landscape. Our courses focus on the basics of reporting, telling stories with technology and examining ethics in news. Through hands-on experience and a variety of courses, students will develop the fundamental skills of journalism and have opportunities to practice those skills. Students can also gain exposure to the latest storytelling technology, equipment and software through Loyola’s Convergence Studio, the Owl Lab and our on-site radio station, WLUW.
Courses are offered at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of major media outlets such as the Chicago Sun Times, CBS News, National Public Radio and more.
In addition to Loyola’s on-campus media outlets, such as our award-winning student newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix, students can experience through professional internships at leading news organizations, non-profits and private companies in need of content creators.
Program Learning Outcomes
Despite all of the changes in the news industry over the last decade, one thing has stayed the same - journalism is an essential part of democracy.
At Loyola University Chicago, we’re committed to ensuring journalism survives and thrives in the future. We teach students the skills every journalist must master, including:
- Researching
- Interviewing
- Reporting
- Writing
- A commitment to ethics and social justice
We know technology has changed the way the public consumes journalism. So we also teach our students the other skills storytellers must excel at, including:
- Shooting and editing photos and video
- Recording and editing audio
- Designing web sites and other types of content
- Promoting content and understanding metrics
- A willingness to explore emerging media
By The Numbers
144%
Increase in the number of digital-native newsroom employees from 2008 to 2020, according to the Pew Research Center
77%
Percentage of U.S. journalists said that if they were given the option to change careers, they would pursue journalism again
150+
Number of multimedia journalism majors and minors at Loyola University Chicago
9
Number of nominations Loyola multimedia journalism students received at the Regional Crystal Pillar Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in student journalism
2
Number of Loyola students who won Regional Crystal Pillar Awards
Career Outcomes
Multimedia Journalism majors are prepared to take on a variety of roles within communications, including: as a(n)
- Copyeditor
- Editor
- Photographer
- Graphic Designer
- News Producer
- On-air Anchor
- Reporter
- Videographer
- Digial Content Producer
- Writer
- Faculty
To speak with someone about our multimedia journalism major and minor, please contact Program Director, Patty Lamberti. - Admissions
To apply for admission to the B.A. in Multimedia Journalism program, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in multimedia journalism on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.
Nader Issa
Nader Issa graduated Loyola in 2017 with a BA in multimedia journalism. Issa was an active participant in The Phoenix, Rambler Sports Lock and Sport Management Club. Today, he covers education at the Chicago Sun Times, and has appeared on CNN to discuss many issues related to Chicago. Issa is grateful for studying at the SOC. “At the end of the day, classes are mostly going to be similar wherever you go to school,” Issa said. “But when you have professors who not only worked, but excelled, in their fields, that advice is invaluable. This is going to sound cliche, but I really don’t know if I’d have my job if I didn’t go to Loyola. From the relationships I built with professors and other students, to experiences as a reporter for our student newspaper, to mistakes I made, I learned a ton,” Issa says. Nader Issa (B.A. Multimedia Journalism, Class of 2017)
Washington D.C. Program
Loyola's semester in Washington D.C. program is open to all Loyola undergraduate students with at least a junior standing. Students will maintain full-time status and be placed in a variety of internships from government, nonprofit and international offices and organizations. The program runs during the fall and spring semesters. Learn More
Studying Abroad
Multimedia Journalism majors have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in their prospective career fields while studying in other countries. Through the Office of International Programs, students can also take classes at LUC’s John Felice Rome Center in Italy, or participate in affiliate and exchange programs worldwide.
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s with Master of Environmental Science and Sustainability
Students working on a BA in the School of Communication (Communication Studies, Advocacy and Social Change, Advertising and Public Relations, Advertising Creative, Multimedia Journalism, or Film and Digital Media) may be able to enroll in an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program to earn an MS in Environmental Science and Sustainability from the School of Environmental Sustainability. Environmental degradation is one of the most daunting challenges of the 21st century and therefore requires people with specialized training to facilitate and communicate impactful solutions. Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability and the School of Communication are partnering to offer unique interdisciplinary dual-degree programs designed to train ennvironmental scientists to be better communicators and communication professionals to understand environmental science better.
Loyola University Chicago’s multimedia journalism major engages students in the issues shaping today’s news landscape. Our courses focus on the basics of reporting, telling stories with technology and examining ethics in news. Through hands-on experience and a variety of courses, students will develop the fundamental skills of journalism and have opportunities to practice those skills. Students can also gain exposure to the latest storytelling technology, equipment and software through Loyola’s Convergence Studio, the Owl Lab and our on-site radio station, WLUW.
Courses are offered at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of major media outlets such as the Chicago Sun Times, CBS News, National Public Radio and more.
In addition to Loyola’s on-campus media outlets, such as our award-winning student newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix, students can experience through professional internships at leading news organizations, non-profits and private companies in need of content creators.
- Faculty
To speak with someone about our multimedia journalism major and minor, please contact Program Director, Patty Lamberti. - Admissions
To apply for admission to the B.A. in Multimedia Journalism program, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in multimedia journalism on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.