Majors
Jump-start your career in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations or sports media and communication at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University. The school offers three undergraduate degree programs.
Advertising
A degree in advertising will provide you with skills in copy writing, media planning, multimedia production, advertising creative and strategic communication.
Journalism and Mass Communication
A degree in journalism and mass communication will provide you with skills in generating and presenting content across media platforms for various audiences, with a strong emphasis on reporting, writing, multimedia production, visual communication, AP Style and editing.
Public Relations
A degree in public relations will provide you with the concepts, skills, and expertise needed to help organizations build mutually-beneficial relationships with diverse publics. You will learn to create and manage brands, communicate using strategies and tactics, handle crisis communication and carry out information campaigns.
Sports Media and Communication
A bachelor of arts degree in Sports Media and Communication from the Greenlee School will prepare you for a career in sports media, whether you want to be on the sidelines, in the broadcast booth, behind the cameras or in a newsroom. You’ll get hands-on experience from the outset through practicum experiences, building toward a full-scale internship. You’ll benefit from the experience of faculty who have worked in sports media and from opportunities connected with ISU Athletics and the Big 12 Conference.
