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.

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

We offer rigorous and practical courses in reporting, writing, multimedia news production, ethics and media law.
All faculty members have significant backgrounds as professional journalists, including two Pulitzer Prize winners.

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

Our students produce works of journalism in all forms of media, from written stories to podcasts to documentary films.
Fall 2025 Main Office Hours
Susan Herbst Hall (SHH), 4th Floor, 468
| Monday | 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
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Contact Us
| Email: | journalism@uconn.edu |
| Address: | Department of Journalism 365 Fairfield Way, U-1129 Storrs, CT 06269 |
| Phone: | 860-486-4221 |
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.













