What will I learn in a PackTeach journalism degree program?

Students who complete this PackTeach Program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. This program provides students with a foundational background in journalism. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school, or an immediate career in journalism. This dual degree program supports the commitment of the University of Nevada Reno to provide our communities with highly qualified, diverse professional educators.

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Why study secondary education and journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno?

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Students will learn a variety of professional skills such as:

  • Communicating across digital and print platforms
  • Creating branded media
  • Connecting with audiences on social media
  • Reporting effectively, ethically and bilingually
  • Creating audio, video, graphic design and photojournalism elements
  • Producing compelling multimedia stories for multicultural audiences
  • Analyzing media and consumers and conducting research on media and society

In addition our students have incredible internship experiences with local and regional news agencies, public relations and advertising firms, non-profits and government agencies.

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Careers with a degree in secondary education and journalism

Journalism graduates have gone on go to excel in a wide range of exciting fields, including:

  • Advertising
  • Documentary film
  • Graphic design
  • Media studies
  • Podcasting
  • Public relations
  • Reporting
  • Spanish-language media
  • Teaching in secondary education, including teaching English abroad

You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno

76% of students receive financial aid

Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.

54% of all students graduate with no debt

That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.

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Life's a journey. Honors makes it meaningful.

At the University of Nevada, Reno Honors College, our students maximize their unique gifts and passions through a series of personalized experiences that deepen their capacity for transformative societal impact.

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