Writer, photographer, investigator, critic ? a journalist wears many different hats. The exciting field of journalism is always changing, but the fundamentals behind a journalist?s work remain the same. These include quality writing, ethical decision-making, honesty, hard work, and most importantly, the desire to tell the truth. You?ll learn all of these and more in the journalism program at Wayne State. You?ll learn what makes a good story, how to lay out a newspaper, law, and ethics ? and don?t forget the element of photography. What?s more, you?ll get to practice your communication skills at Wayne State?s own student-run newspaper, The Wayne Stater.?

Through mass communication, speech communication, and theater arts, we teach various methods of distributing a message, and we provide hands-on learning opportunities to make it happen. Our faculty are dedicated to developing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through journalism and public relations classes, media training, and theater productions.?
Our electronic media workshops and modern broadcast facilities will give you abundant firsthand experience in a wide range of multimedia content throughout your college career. And if you want to take the stage to act, direct, or build sets, Wayne State College offers numerous opportunities in the performing arts each year ? just bring your talent and passion, and we?ll find a spot for you.