Research & Publishing

Research within the Department of Journalism is unique. A student studying the humanities or sciences might conduct undergraduate research with a faculty member in the hopes of presenting his or her findings at a conference or in a peer-reviewed journal. In journalism, research results are packaged into a series of in-depth reports that investigate a particular public affairs issue.

News Classroom

Richmond’s Department of Journalism has a state-of-the-art 16-work-station Macintosh lab that gives journalism students crucial experience working with the latest editing and graphics technology. Students can record and edit video with Final Cut Pro editing software and layout publications using the full suite of Adobe design applications, giving them hands-on experience with the same technology they will one day encounter in the newsroom.

Independent Study

Additional research opportunities are available for students enrolled in an independent study course. Independent research with the assistance of a faculty member is an excellent way to explore a particular area of journalism while earning academic credit.

Many students find that the relationship they build with a faculty mentor while pursuing their independent research strengthens their commitment to pursuing the study of journalism at the graduate level.