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{{Short description|Educational institution specializing on journalism}}
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A '''journalism school''' is a [[school]] or department, usually part of an established [[university]], where [[journalists]] are trained. 'J-School' is an increasingly used term for a journalism department at a school or [[college]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} 
Journalists in most parts of the world must first complete university-level [[training]], which incorporates both technical skills such as [[research]] skills, interviewing techniques and [[shorthand]] and academic studies in [[media influence|media theory]], [[cultural studies]] and [[ethics]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}}

== Africa ==
In 2007, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ([[UNESCO]]) named what it terms the Potential Centres of Excellence in Journalism Training in Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000380303|title=Setting up criteria and indicators for quality media/journalism training institutions & identifying potential centres of excellence in journalism training in Africa|publisher=UNESCO|access-date=13 December 2022|year=2007}}</ref> After thorough research, there were 12 journalism and media training institutions named on the list and they were not placed in any order.

These 12 UNESCO Potential Centres of Excellence in Journalism Training in Africa are the Department of Journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria in South Africa (TUT),<ref>[https://www.tut.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments/journalism/about Tshwane University of Technology]</ref> Mass Communication Department at Makerere University in Uganda,<ref>[https://jocom.mak.ac.ug/about-us-0#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Journalism%20and,and%20mentoring%20in%20the%20region. Mass Communication Department at Makerere University]</ref> [https://www.ru.ac.za/jms/about/theschool/ School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in South Africa], [https://unilag.edu.ng/?page%20id=3061 Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, School of Communication], [https://namibiahub.com/history-polytechnic-namibia/ Legal and Secretarial Studies at the Namibia Polytechnic], [http://www.afrol.com/articles/15349 Mozambican School of Journalism in Mozambique], [https://www.ucad.sn/node/116 Centre d'études des sciences et techniques de l'information in Senegal], [https://journalism.uonbi.ac.ke/ The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Nairobi in Kenya], [https://journalism.sun.ac.za/en/ Department of Journalism at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa], [http://isic.ac.ma/fr/ Institut Supérieur de l'Information et de la Communication in Morocco], [https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/departments-programmes/department-of-corporate-communication-and-marketing/diploma-journalism School of Communication Studies at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa] and [https://www.univ-yaounde2.org/esstic/ Ecole Supérieure de Sciences et Techniques de l'Information et de la Communication in Cameroon].

UNESCO's list is not exhaustive, and new schools have been founded since the study was conducted.

With the rise of the [[Internet]] and [[social media]] in the past five years there has been increasing demand for journalism schools offering specialized training in the kinds of modern challenges journalists face in the rapidly changing online-media landscape.<ref>{{cite web|title=Challenges and opportunities for news media and journalism in an increasingly digital, mobile, and social media environment|url=https://rm.coe.int/16806c0385
|publisher=Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism}}</ref> E-jicom Graduate School of Journalism and Communication in Dakar, Senegal is one such institution.

== Asia ==
The most populous continent is also home to the world's largest democracy and its pace of growth and booming economies have led to a proliferation of media enterprises. The rise of digital publishing has created newer opportunities for employment and self-employment in the field of journalism and mass communication.

=== India ===
Unlike the rest of the world, print media continues to grow and thrive in '''[[India]]''' with its over 1.4 billion people.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-projected-to-surpass-china-as-worlds-most-populous-country-during-2023-un-report/article65626029.ece|title=India projected to surpass China as world's most populous country during 2023: UN report|newspaper=The Hindu |date=11 July 2022}}</ref> With over [[Lists of television channels in India|900 TV channels]] and over [[List of newspapers in India#:~:text=As of 31 March 2018, Registrar of Newspapers for India.|100,000 registered publications]], digital publishing has only added to the opportunities. Dozens of regional languages and English being the aspirational language, newspapers in India are now published in 100 different languages.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/srsec335new/335_Mass_Communication_Eng/335_Mass_Communication_Eng_L8.pdf|title=Language press in India}}</ref> The government of India established the "[[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] (IIMC)" in 1965, which has now 6 campuses across India. Dozens of universities and independent institutes provide education for shaping journalism, media and mass communication professionals. Several universities and independent institutes provide education for shaping journalism, media and mass communication professionals. Notable among them is the Jindal School of Journalism and Communication at [[O.P. Jindal Global University]], [[Sonipat]], which offers courses in Film and Media, Corporate Communication.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jindal School of Journalism and Communication – O.P. Jindal Global University|url=https://jgu.edu.in/jsjc/}}</ref>

===Pakistan===
Pakistan is a large country of South Asia with a population almost 220 million people. It has all contemporary media i.e. print, electronic and social media widely used by the citizens. Each public and private university has established separate institute for imparting education in mass communication, journalism and media. Recently the Government of Pakistan has promulgated Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act 2021<ref>{{Cite web |last=Naeem |first=Haji |date=2022-06-24 |title=Pakistan |url=https://na.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1636461074_763.pdf |access-date=2022-06-24|df=dmy-all}}</ref> in order to provide more safe and conducive working environment to the local as well as international journalists.

== Europe ==
=== Central Europe ===
The International Media Center ('''Slovenia-Austria-Serbia'''), offers in cooperation with South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) and South East and Central Europe PR Organisation (SECEPRO) several courses, including master programme.

In '''[[Hungary]]''', The Hungarian Bálint György Academy of Journalism (previously known as Hungarian School of Journalism) runs under the aegis of the National Association of Hungarian Journalists (MÚOSZ). Before 1989, the Hungarian School of Journalism served as a highly selective post-graduate program for well-trained journalists in Hungary. Since 2003, the Bálint György Academy of Journalism belongs to the accredited professional education system.

[[Budapest Metropolitan University]] was established as Budapest College of Communication in 2000 and has been providing students with journalism, communication, and media studies classes. The school is also in partnership with the Hungarian Public Television ([[MTVA (Hungary)|MTVA]]).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.metubudapest.hu/history| title = History of our university {{!}} Budapest Metropolitan University}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metubudapest.hu/mtva-1|title = MTVA &#124; Budapest Metropolitan University}}</ref>

=== Denmark ===
In '''[[Denmark]]''', the [[University of Southern Denmark]] established a journalism study programme in 1998 at the then founded [[Centre for Journalism (University of Southern Denmark)|Centre for Journalism]], as did [[Roskilde University]], following the political decision to break the [[Danish School of Journalism]]'s monopoly on educating journalists in Denmark. The purpose was and is to increase the diversity of teaching and research within the field of journalism. Since its establishment, the Centre for Journalism has launched several innovative features within the field, including the by now renowned award for journalists, "The Journalistic Fellowship", and the introduction of a journalist's oath similar to the [[Hippocratic oath]]. Also, in terms of scientific publications it is the most productive journalism research department in Denmark (status: 2005).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ft.dk/samling/20051/almdel/uvt/spm/91/svar/270973/300145.pdf| title = Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (in Danish)}}</ref>

=== Eastern Europe ===
In '''[[Russia]]''', the [[MSU Faculty of Journalism]] is the leading journalism school and the world's largest school of journalism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://journalism.missouri.edu/2003/02/partnership-with-russias-largest-school-of-journalism-announced/|title=Partnership with Russia's Largest School of Journalism Announced - Missouri School of Journalism|publisher=Journalism.missouri.edu|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> The majority of [[textbooks]] on journalism in [[Russian language|Russian]] were written by [[Moscow State University|MSU]] scientists. Other one is Media institute of [[Higher School of Economics]]. One of the leaders school of international journalism is faculty of international journalism of [[Moscow State Institute of International Relations]]. Vladimir Mezentsev school of journalism is the oldest media School for young journalism.

In Minsk ('''[[Belarus]]'''), the Institute of Journalism of BSU is one of the leading scientific and educational centers in the sphere of Mass Media in the territory of the former soviet countries. It possesses a highly respected scientific and pedagogical standard and prepares professionals in mass media for work in Belarus and abroad.

=== France ===
In '''[[France]]''', 14 schools are recognized by the profession at the national level. The [[Paris-Panthéon-Assas University]]'s [[Centre de formation des journalistes|Centre de Formation des Journalistes]] (CFJ<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cfpj.com/cfj/| title = CFJ - Centre de Formation des Journalistes| access-date = 18 September 2008| archive-date = 5 September 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080905215855/http://www.cfpj.com/cfj| url-status = dead}}</ref>), was founded in 1946 by two Resistance leaders, although the [[University of Lille]]'s [[École supérieure de journalisme de Lille]] had been founded earlier (1924).

Other Parisian journalism schools are [[Sciences Po Journalism School]], the [[Sorbonne University]]'s [[CELSA Sorbonne University|CELSA]], the [[Paris-Panthéon-Assas University]]'s [[French Press Institute]] (IFP) and the [[Paris Sciences et Lettres University|PSL University]]'s Institut Pratique du Journalisme (IPJ).

In the different French regions : École de journalisme de Toulouse (EJT), the [[Bordeaux Montaigne University]] Institute of Journalism (IJBA), the [[Aix-Marseille University]] School of Journalism and Communication (EJCAM), the [[University of Strasbourg]]'s Centre for Journalism Education (CUEJ), the department of Journalism and Communication at the [[University of Rennes]] in Lannion or [[Grenoble Alpes University]] School of Journalism (EJDG).

Founded in 1899, the [[Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Paris|École Supérieure de Journalisme]]<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.cairn.info/revue-histoire-des-sciences-humaines-2008-2-p-117.htm|title=" Transformer la société par l'enseignement social ".|date=24 February 2009|publisher=Cairn.info|doi=10.3917/rhsh.019.0117|last1=Goulet|first1=Vincent|journal=Revue d'Histoire des Sciences Humaines|volume=19|issue=2|page=117|url-access=subscription}}</ref> in Paris, France is a claimant for the title of the first journalism school.

=== Germany ===
During the Third Reich, the Nazis established the Reichspresseschule (Imperial School of Press), in which journalists were taught to write what the National Socialist German Workers' Party wanted the German public to think.

After the war, the first journalism school in '''[[Germany]]''' was founded in 1949 as Werner Friedmann Institute. 1961 the school's name was changed into [[Deutsche Journalistenschule]] (German school of journalism). In 1979, a new journalism school was created in Hamburg, later renamed after the founder of ''[[Stern (magazine)|Stern]]'' magazine, [[Henri Nannen]].

=== Spain ===
The top journalism school in '''[[Spain]]''' according to ''[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]'' newspaper is the [[University of Navarra]]. It is the oldest school of journalism in Spain and among the top 10 world universities of medium size according to the [[QS World University Rankings|QS ranking]]. Many reputed and well-known journalists have studied at [[Universidad Complutense de Madrid]], one of Madrid's most prestigious university. Princess Letizia of Spain studied journalism at this university, which is the main public university in the country. Other universities include [[Charles III University of Madrid]], [[Pompeu Fabra University]], [[Autonomous University of Barcelona]] and [[Pontifical University of Salamanca]].

===United Kingdom===
Historically, in the '''[[United Kingdom]]''' entrants used first to complete a non-media-studies related degree course, giving maximum educational breadth, prior to taking a specialist postgraduate pre-entry course. However, this has changed in recent years with journalism training and education moving to higher educational institutions. There are now over 60 universities in the UK offering BA honours degrees in journalism. Postgraduate courses are more well-established, some of which are either recognised by the [[National Union of Journalists]] (NUJ) or the [[National Council for the Training of Journalists]] (NCTJ).  A [[Diploma of Journalism]] was established at [[London University]] in 1919, but university journalism education in Britain did not become a significant endeavour until the 1970s, with establishment of the [[University of Wales]] postgraduate program.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1163&context=apme| title =The changing face of journalism education in the UK| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091010161934/http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1163&context=apme| archive-date = 10 October 2009}}</ref> Most training from the mid-20th century was run by the [[National Council for the Training of Journalists]].

The [[Department of Journalism Studies]] at the [[University of Sheffield]] is rated Number 1 in the UK by the Guardian (2019) for 
Journalism, Publishing & Public Relations, and number 1 in the UK by the Times/Sunday Times (2018) for
Communication and Media Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/undergraduate/league-table-rankings|title = Reputation and ranking &#124; Journalism &#124; the University of Sheffield|date = 15 June 2021}}</ref> The National Student Survey results for both 2009 and 2010 placed The University of Sheffield No. 1 in the UK for overall satisfaction with Journalism Studies.

Of City University London's [[City University Journalism Department|Journalism Department]] ''[[The Independent]]'' commented that City's postgraduate courses had "rightly accrued legendary status within the media."<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/inside-story-the-graduates-531637.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220617/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/inside-story-the-graduates-531637.html |archive-date=17 June 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live | location=London | work=The Independent | title=Inside Story: The Graduates | date=1 November 2004}}</ref> Former ''Guardian'' editor [[Peter Preston]] wrote: "What's the passport to journalism? The dreaming spires of... City University".<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/jun/05/whats-the-passport-to-a-job-in-journalism-city-university | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Peter | last=Preston | title=What's the passport to journalism? The dreaming spires of, er, City University | date=5 June 2011}}</ref> City's faculty includes Professors [[George Brock (journalist)|George Brock]] and [[Roy Greenslade]]. Alumni include [[Sophie Raworth]] of the BBC, Sky's [[Dermot Murnaghan]] and Channel 4 News Economics Editor [[Faisal Islam]].

Another well-established course is the highly regarded School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at [[Cardiff University]] which was founded in 1970 by <!-- Not knighted until 1977. -->[[Tom Hopkinson]]. The course was also the UK's top-rated course by the [[National Council for the Training of Journalists]] for the academic year 2007/8.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.nctj.com/latestnews.php?news_id=news_id&newsid=185| title = National Council for the Training of Journalists: Magnificent six journalism courses revealed| access-date = 9 February 2009| archive-date = 20 December 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081220120851/http://www.nctj.com/latestnews.php?news_id=news_id&newsid=185| url-status = dead}}</ref>

The [[University of Kent]]'s Centre for Journalism was established with Professor [[Tim Luckhurst]] as the first head. The Centre runs both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nctj.com/custom/accredited/ |title=Accredited courses |publisher=NCTJ |access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. The Centre offers guaranteed work placements with the KM Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/km_group/home.aspx |title=Home |publisher=Kentonline.co.uk |access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> It was ranked best for undergraduate study of journalism in ''[[The Guardian]]''{{'}}s University Guide for 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2014/jun/03/university-guide-2015-league-table-for-journalism-publishing-and-public-relations|title = University guide 2015: League table for journalism, publishing and public relations|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]}}</ref> and in ''The Times Good University Guide 2016'' in which it was ranked first for graduate employment prospects in journalism.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.centreforjournalism.co.uk/| title = Centre for Journalism at the University of Kent {{!}} Go and find something out}}</ref>

One of Europe's longest established centres of journalism education is the department of [[Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Central Lancashire]] (also known as UCLan), which launched its first print journalism course in 1962 at the then Harris College, which later became part of the [[University of Central Lancashire]].<ref name="University of Central Lancashire">{{cite web | url=http://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/journalism_media_communication/journalism/about_us.php | title=University of Central Lancashire | access-date=21 February 2011 | archive-date=8 February 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208224357/http://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/journalism_media_communication/journalism/about_us.php | url-status=dead }}</ref> Of the school, a 2008 article in ''[[The Times]]'' observed that "it is acknowledged as one of the leading centres for the teaching of journalism in Britain".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/student/university_guides/article3403604.ece | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517051431/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/student/university_guides/article3403604.ece | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 May 2008 |title=The Times University Guides | access-date= 21 February 2011 | location=London | date=22 February 2008 | first=Patrick | last=Kidd}}</ref> In 2010, the University won the [[Broadcast Journalism Training Council]]'s award for general excellence.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.journalism.co.uk/news/university-of-central-lancashire-wins--039-general-excellence-039-prize-at-bjtc-awards/s2/a539629/ |title=Laura Oliver, journalism.co.uk |date=15 July 2010 | access-date=11 February 2011}}</ref>

The School of Journalism at the [[University of Lincoln]] was formally opened by the journalist [[John Pilger]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/journalism |title=Lincoln School of Journalism - University of Lincoln |publisher=Lincoln.ac.uk |access-date=26 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625063814/http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/journalism/ |archive-date=25 June 2012 }}</ref> It provides programmes at all degree levels. Research in the School focuses on [[media ethics]], international human rights, the coverage of US/UK warfare, and [[literary journalism]], with 70% of the research output assessed in 2008 as 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/research/researchatlincoln/rae2008/researchnarrative |title=Research narrative - University of Lincoln |publisher=Lincoln.ac.uk |access-date=26 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129212929/http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/research/researchatlincoln/rae2008/researchnarrative/ |archive-date=29 January 2013 }}</ref> Teaching emphasizes the growing focus on the convergence of platforms in the media. Courses are accredited by the [[BJTC]] and the Periodicals Training Council (PTC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.pressgazette.co.uk/wire/7142|title = Choose the right journalism training course - comprehensive guide}}</ref> and the School is 'Recognised for Excellence' by the [[European Journalism Training Association]] (EJTA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ejta.eu/index.php/website/members/ |title=Members &#124; EJTA |publisher=Ejta.eu |access-date=26 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115013959/http://www.ejta.eu/index.php/website/members/ |archive-date=15 January 2013 }}</ref>

The [[Press Association]] offer a fast-track 17-week course in multimedia and print journalism (NCTJ). The short length and intensity of the course makes entry extremely competitive. It was previously owned by ''Trinity Mirror'', and many national newspapers send trainees to take part in at least some PA training within a graduate scheme.

[[Liverpool John Moores University|Liverpool John Moores]] and [[Bournemouth University|Bournemouth]] have well-respected journalism courses. Kingston University, Bournemouth and Birmingham City have developed fully converged journalism courses without reference to separate production disciplines such as radio, newspaper or magazine journalism. Issues from a European perspective in evaluating journalism schools were discussed by the president of the European Journalism Training Association in an interview with Marianne Peters of this Association.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fejs.org/files/Interview%20with%20Marianne%20Peters.pdf| title = Fejs}}</ref>

The London School of Journalism (LSJ)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.lsj.org| title = London School of Journalism}}</ref> is an independent and highly acclaimed institution with well-recognised Postgraduate programs in Journalism and writing. It was founded in 1920 by [[Max Pemberton|Sir Max Pemberton]]. [[Kingston University]] also has a well-respected department of journalism. Founded in 2003 it has courses accredited by the NCTJ and PTC. The campus newspaper and magazine produced by its journalism students have won best student publication in the national Guardian Student Media Awards.

== North America ==

=== Canada ===
In '''[[Canada]]''', A listing (unranked) of journalism schools has been assembled by Canadian-Universities.net.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canadian-universities.net/Universities/Programs/Journalism.html|title = Canada Journalism University Programs}}</ref> Journalism schools are listed and classified on the "J-Schools & Programs" page of the Canadian Journalism Project.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://j-source.ca/| title = The Canadian Journalism Project}}</ref>

The [[University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism]] is one of the few graduate-only journalism schools on the continent.

=== United States ===
[[File:Columbia J-School00.jpg|thumb|Pulitzer Hall, which houses the [[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]]]]
In the United States, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.acejmc.org/|title=ACEJMC – Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications|accessdate=13 December 2022}}</ref> applies eight standards in evaluating university programs: mission, governance and administration; curriculum and instruction; diversity and inclusiveness; full-time and part-time faculty; scholarship: research, creative and professional activity; student services; resources, facilities and equipment; professional and public service; and assessment of learning outcomes. The ACEJMC has awarded accreditation to 109 university and college programs of study in journalism and mass communications, but does not attempt to rank the courses or programs. It accredits colleges, schools, departments or divisions.

The listing of a unit as accredited indicates that the unit has been judged by ACEJMC to meet its standards. That judgment is rendered after a self-study prepared by the faculty and administration of the unit and an independent evaluation of the unit by educators and practitioners. The listing shows the bachelor's and professional master's degree programs that were examined during the unit's most recent accreditation review. Some units offer degrees in addition to those listed here. ACEJMC does not accredit programs leading to the PhD, which is considered a research (and not a professional) degree. The Council does not list sequences or specialties.

[[University of Missouri]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://missouri.edu/about/history/journalism.php| title = Reference at missouri.edu| access-date = 28 November 2016| archive-date = 9 December 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161209005114/http://missouri.edu/about/history/journalism.php| url-status = dead}}</ref> is a claimant in the title for the first journalism school.

There are only three graduate-only journalism schools in the United States{{Citation needed|reason=Original research?|date=November 2018}}: [[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]], [[Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York|Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism]], and the [[UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism]].

Many universities have both graduate and undergraduate programs within dedicated professional schools. Two such examples are the [[Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication]] at the [[University of Georgia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grady.uga.edu/academics/|title=Degree Archive|website=Grady College|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-24}}</ref> and the [[UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media]] at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hussman.unc.edu/about|title=Ignite the Public Conversation {{!}} UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media|website=hussman.unc.edu|access-date=2020-02-24}}</ref>

''[[Editor & Publisher]]'' has presented an unranked list of leading journalism schools,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/resources/journalism_schools.jsp| title = Reference at www.editorandpublisher.com| access-date = 8 September 2006| archive-date = 21 September 2006| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060921035828/http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/resources/journalism_schools.jsp| url-status = dead}}</ref> while ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' produces annual lists of the top schools in advertising, print, and other categories based on responses to questionnaires sent to deans and faculty members.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} A list based on a variety of resources claims to identify the "ten most popular journalism schools in the United States".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chillibreeze.com/articles/schools-of-journalism.asp |title=Schools of Journalism |access-date=19 September 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020233015/http://www.chillibreeze.com/articles/schools-of-journalism.asp |archive-date=20 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> One critic has pointed to the anecdotal nature of much j-school ranking in the absence of effective tracking of journalism graduates' career paths.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cjr.org/issues/2006/5/Graves.asp| title = CJR September/October 2006 - Where's Waldo?| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061114160108/http://www.cjr.org/issues/2006/5/Graves.asp| archive-date = 14 November 2006}}</ref>

== Oceania ==

=== Australia ===
In '''[[Australia]]''', a ranking of journalism schools has been assembled based on graduating students' assessments of the quality of their courses. The ranking, based on student satisfaction ratings over four years, are [[Jschool]] Journalism College in Brisbane, [[University of the Sunshine Coast]] in Queensland, [[University of Western Sydney]], [[Murdoch University]] in Western Australia and the [[University of Technology, Sydney]]. Figures indicated 100 percent satisfaction among students at Bond University and Jschool (both in Queensland), and 85 percent among students at the Universities of Canberra, Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/what-makes-a-good-school-of-journalism/story-e6frg996-1111112242650|title=What makes a good school of journalism|author=Sally Jackson}}</ref> Employment rates are mixed, with an estimated 20 percent of university journalism graduates achieving journalism positions in the media, although Jschool has a 63 percent employment rate.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/degree-of-doubt-for-journalism-students/story-e6frgcjx-1226330666395| title =Degree of doubt for journalism students}}</ref> A list of journalism graduates in employment shows city-based technological universities with the highest numbers of graduates in media positions, including QUT in Brisbane, RMIT in Melbourne and UTS in Sydney. The biggest employers have been the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]], Channel Nine, Channel Seven, ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' and [[Special Broadcasting Service]], although there has been much downsizing of newsrooms since the figures were assembled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crikey.com.au/2012/03/26/journalism-education-teachers-have-earned-a-place-at-the-table/|title=Simons: Journalism teachers have earned a place at the table|date=26 March 2012}}</ref>

=== New Zealand ===
The '''[[New Zealand]]''' Training Organisation has published a list of New Zealand's journalism schools recognised by industry.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.competenz.org.nz/news/competenz-cmito-announce-merger-2014/| title = Competenz and CMITO announce merger for 2014 » Competenz| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140624080450/http://www.competenz.org.nz/news/competenz-cmito-announce-merger-2014/| archive-date = 24 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course-paper/programme.cfm?prog_id=93503|title = Search all of the certificates, diplomas, masters and doctorates available - Massey University}}</ref>

The New Zealand Institute of Business Studies has been teaching Freelance Journalism & Non-Fiction Writing for more than 20 years. Training is less 'academic-focused' and more 'income-earning' focused. Graduates are given a fortnightly list of journalism job vacancies.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://nzibs.co.nz/index.php?page=journalism| title = Reference at nzibs.co.nz| access-date = 25 November 2011| archive-date = 28 August 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110828031931/http://nzibs.co.nz/index.php?page=journalism| url-status = dead}}</ref>

== South America ==
An evaluation of developments in journalism education in Latin America has been undertaken by [[Rosental Calmon Alves]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thedialogue.org/publications/programs/policy/politics_and_institutions/press_freedom/FinalAlves.doc |title=FinalAlves |access-date=2016-02-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070628162839/http://www.thedialogue.org/publications/programs/policy/politics_and_institutions/press_freedom/FinalAlves.doc |archive-date=28 June 2007}}</ref>

=== Colombia ===
In '''[[Colombia]]''', the high court determined in 1998 that journalism was not a career. This court said that journalism is a human right, not a profession.

Because of the ruling there are many schools of communications in Colombia where people study to work in mainly enterprises, but not in mass media.

There are many schools of journalism, at undergraduate level the main ones being: University of Antioquia, a public institution in Medellín, offers Journalism inside the Communications faculty,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comunicaciones.udea.edu.co/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=26 |title=Facultad de Comunicaciones :: Universidad de Antioquia - Presentaci |access-date=2008-09-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708100626/http://comunicaciones.udea.edu.co/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=26 |archive-date=8 July 2007}}</ref> and University of Rosario in Bogotá, a private institution, offers Public Opinion Journalism, and the Externado University, a private institution, offers a degree in Social Communication and Journalism.

=== Chile ===
In '''[[Chile]]''', universities with journalism impart the profession as a full five-year degree. With a grade of "bachelor in social communications" and professional title of journalist, there currently exist more than 30 journalism schools in the country. The national system has an accrediting council that independently certifies the universities as a whole and each of the careers. Nevertheless, only a few are accredited.

The top schools in the country are the Faculty of Communications of the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Chile]], accredited by US's ACEJMC, and the Institute of Communication and Image of the [[University of Chile]], accredited by the National Accrediting Council (CNA). Outside Santiago, the top school is the School of Journalism of the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso]], also accredited by the CNA.

== Debate about role ==
One of the most cited critiques of a journalism school was [[Michael Lewis (author)|Michael Lewis]]'s article in ''[[The New Republic]]'' (1993), "J-school ate my brain",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uvm.edu/~tstreete/MediaCultureUVM/jschool_critique.html|title = J-School Ate My Brain}}</ref> which was strongly criticized by [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]] College of Journalism dean [[Reese Cleghorn]] in ''[[American Journalism Review]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ajr.org/Article.asp?id=1710| title = American Journalism Review| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030514100544/http://www.ajr.org/Article.asp?id=1710| archive-date = 14 May 2003}}</ref> Discussion of the issues raised by Lewis was evident a decade later in the ''Chronicle of Higher Education'' colloquy on journalism education,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://chronicle.com/colloquy/2002/jschool/| title = Reference at chronicle.com}}</ref> ''[[Columbia Journalism Review]]''{{'}}s "Searching for the perfect j-school",<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cjr.org/issues/2002/6/school-cunningham.asp| title = Searching for the Perfect J-school| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20031125000006/http://www.cjr.org/issues/2002/6/school-cunningham.asp| archive-date = 25 November 2003}}</ref> and "The j-school debate" in the Christian Science Monitor.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0801/p09s02-coop.html|title = The j-school debate|journal = Christian Science Monitor|date = August 2002}}</ref> Alternative approaches to journalism education were suggested in Jack Shafer's ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'' article "Can J-school be saved? Professional advice for Columbia University".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2071993/|title = Reform journalism school. Or torch it?|date = 7 October 2002}}</ref> An article in ''[[The Australian]]'' discusses "What makes a good school of journalism".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20447561-7582,00.html | work=The Australian | title=What makes a good school of journalism | date=21 September 2006 | access-date=23 September 2006 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823192709/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20447561-7582,00.html | archive-date=23 August 2007 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

On the internet, a range of [[Blog|weblogs]] have been set up by journalism students to chronicle or to criticize their journalism colleges. Examples are: [http://jschoolyear.blogspot.com/ "jschoolyear"], [http://jschool05.blogspot.com/2004_08_01_jschool05_archive.html "jschool05"], [http://the-pod.blogspot.com/2005_10_02_the-pod_archive.html "the pod" blogspot], [http://blog.jschool.com.au "jschool" blog, Australia]. An example of a weblog criticising university journalism education in Australia is "What's wrong with the school".<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.whatswrongwiththejschool.blogspot.com/| title = "what's wrong with the school"}}</ref> One journalism school in the UK, at the University of Westminster,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.westminsterjournalism.co.uk| title = University of Westminster}}</ref> has established a clearing house where all students are expected to contribute to the development and content of their own education and training using blogs.

Various commentaries on journalism education are related to criticisms of contemporary [[news media]] standards and values. One example is a paper by Jan Schaffer, executive director of J-Lab: the Institute for Interactive Journalism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-lab.org/aejmcfuturespeech.shtml|title=The Institute for Interactive Journalism|access-date=2016-02-09|df=dmy-all|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063736/http://www.j-lab.org/aejmcfuturespeech.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> A controversial paper to Australia's peak newspaper industry body [[PANPA]] (Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers Association) by Professor [[John Henningham]] ("Journalism sold short in media courses") blamed industry lack of interest and university cost-cutting for falling standards in journalism education.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.jschool.com.au/media.php#journalismsoldshort| title = The Australian (Media section), 23 October 2003, republished at}}</ref> In Canada, Mark Anderson of the ''[[Ottawa Citizen]]'' has argued the case for teaching [[business journalism]] in college rather than on the job.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=5f18f975-b918-4d3f-b421-401d8c97828a&p=1 |title=Teaching the mysteries of Business journalism |access-date=2016-02-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107060416/http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=5f18f975-b918-4d3f-b421-401d8c97828a&p=1|df=dmy-all |archive-date=7 January 2016}}</ref> Canadian journalism professor Rick MacLean has rejected criticism by Robert Fulford ("Just what is the point of j-school") that the best potential journalists will find their way into the media, while many existing j-school students show no interest in news or the media. MacLean argues that education in journalism helps empower members of the public to understand how media work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://miramichileader.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/536729 |title=Miramichileader.com - Everyone should take a journalism course - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada |access-date=2009-01-06 |url-status=dead|df=dmy-all |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504232406/http://miramichileader.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/536729 |archive-date=4 May 2009}}</ref>

==List of schools and programs==
*[[List of journalism schools in Africa|Journalism schools in Africa]]
*[[List of journalism schools in Asia|Journalism schools in Asia]]
*[[List of journalism schools in Europe|Journalism schools in Europe]]
*[[List of journalism schools in North America|Journalism schools in North America]]
*[[List of journalism schools in South America|Journalism schools in South America]]

== See also ==
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* [[Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication]]
* [[Donald K. Fry]]
* [[Journalism Education Association]]
* [[National Association of Hispanic Journalists]]
* [[Nieman Foundation for Journalism]]
* [[Religion Newswriters Association]]
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140726094439/http://www2.ku.edu/~acejmc/STUDENT/PROGLIST.SHTML ACEJMC list of accredited programs] (archived 26 July 2014)
* [https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.otero.9619/posts/10155006385626062 Chart – Real and Fake News (2016)/Vanessa Otero] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20170708003907/http://www.allgeneralizationsarefalse.com/?p=65 basis]) ([https://boingboing.net/2016/12/14/an-attempt-to-chart-new-source.html Mark Frauenfelder])
* [http://www.journalism.org/2014/10/21/political-polarization-media-habits/pj_14-10-21_mediapolarization-08/ Chart – Real and Fake News (2014)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818114412/https://www.journalism.org/2014/10/21/political-polarization-media-habits/pj_14-10-21_mediapolarization-08/ |date=18 August 2021 }} ([http://www.pewresearch.org/pj_14-10-21_mediapolarization-08-2/ 2016] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110081753/https://www.pewresearch.org/pj_14-10-21_mediapolarization-08-2/ |date=10 November 2021 }})/[[Pew Research Center]]

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