• Environmental Journalism JOUR3046E
  • A scene from the making of the UConn Journalism documentary “Locked Out: American Dream in Jeopardy.”
  • 'Confronting Racism as Journalists' event with columnists Kevin Blackistone, Helen Ubinas and Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

We are the only nationally accredited journalism program in New England.
We prepare students to become intelligent, responsible, articulate journalists, and clear communicators in all forms of media through practical training and a solid liberal arts foundation.

Welcome to UConn Journalism

Learn about our nationally accredited journalism program in this Q&A with Department Head Marie K. Shanahan.

Our Courses

 We offer rigorous and practical courses in reporting, writing, multimedia news production, ethics and media law.

Our Faculty

All faculty members have significant backgrounds as professional journalists, including two Pulitzer Prize winners.

Internship Opportunites

Find out how an internship can help you gain valuable professional experience before graduation.

Scholarships

We offer current students more than $30,000 in annual scholarships and awards.

Student Work

Our students produce works of journalism in all forms of media, from written stories to podcasts to documentary films.

Fall 2024 Office Hours

Monday 8:30 am-4:30 pm SHH468
Tuesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm SHH468
Wednesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm SHH468
Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm SHH468
Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm SHH468

Contact Us

Email: journalism@uconn.edu
Address: Department of Journalism
365 Fairfield Way, U-1129
Storrs, CT 06269
Phone: 860-486-4221
Social: Facebook
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For general undergraduate advising questions, contact: clasasc@uconn.edu

The Department of Journalism at the University of Connecticut is accredited under the standards of Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) standards.