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Pre-Journalism

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 09.0499

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Denver, Colorado

    1800 Grant St, Denver, Colorado, 80203-1187

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-3023.00

Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementCoordinationInstructingActive LearningLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsLaw and GovernmentTelecommunicationsEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareMusic or sound editing softwareProject management softwareDocument management software

Tools

Communication headphonesCompact digital camerasDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital audio workstationsEditing consolesFlash disksHigh definition HD video camerasLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMicrophonesMobile broadcast unitsMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSatellite phonesAudio compressorsAudio mixersAudio monitorsAudio speakersBroadcast camerasBroadcast mixing boardsCarousel slide projectorsChannel frequency tunersCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephones

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists27-3023.00
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex, multi-source investigations — lead from tip to publication, independently applying inductive reasoning to identify patterns across large information sets.
  • National and international news significance — assess autonomously to select and frame stories that serve audience needs across multiple distribution channels.
  • In-depth analytical reports and op-ed scripts — produce with authoritative voice and precision under tight broadcast or publication deadlines.
  • Non-routine breaking news situations — respond to and manage, coordinating live coverage logistics across field reporters and editorial staff.
  • Sensitive source relationships — cultivate and protect over time, demonstrating integrity and confidentiality standards aligned with press ethics codes.
  • Data journalism tools including analytical software and database query interfaces — apply to uncover and visualize quantitative story elements.
  • Graphics, photo imaging, and web page creation tools — integrate fluently into full multimedia story packages for digital-first news environments.
  • Interpretive news analysis segments — anchor or author, translating technical or policy information into accessible language for general audiences.
  • Legal, geographic, and telecommunications knowledge domains — synthesize across a single investigative project to build comprehensive, defensible narratives.
  • Time management under competing breaking-news demands — execute with selective attention, maintaining accuracy across simultaneous high-priority stories.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
74%
Placement Rate
70%