The journalism concentration in the Department of Communication & Theatre has a five-point curricular approach. Students will master the craft of journalistic writing across all media platforms. Along with this skillset, they should be able to articulate the responsibilities journalism has to society at the local, state, national, and international levels. An essential part of that education is in ethics. All courses have elements to help students recognize the ethical challenges journalists face and articulate a range of solutions to those challenges. Student journalists are taught to employ thorough research methods, a basic understanding of statistical concepts, and the verification of facts, for accurate reporting. Finally, the concentration helps students gain professional experience through service in internships and student media.