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I’m not planning to become a journalist this is just for Boy Scouts. How much education is required to become a full-time journalist? Do you just need an associate’s degree?

3 Responses to “How much education required for journalism?”

1. Ron L Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am

   It’s not like being a doctor or lawyer- you don’t need a specific amount of education to be a journalist. More likely what they are looking for is experience. You get experience working at your school paper, your college newspaper, your small-town paper, etc. then you can move your way up.

   That said, a master’s in journalism from a top school is also a good way to get a good start in journalism. However, there is no set requirement for education to be a journalist. If you were a high school drop-out, that might raise some eyebrows and you would probably have to show that you are really smart and can write great articles. But, experience is the key.

2. swift20005 Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am

   not much

3. djbreed_2000 Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am

   4 year college degree ==baccalaureate degree(BS)in journalism

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