Change the World by Telling Its Stories
Storytelling careers are in high demand. And in today's world, they've never been more important and more complex. In advertising, journalism, media research, and public relations, skilled communicators have the power to inform the public, influence legislation, and inspire change. What stories will you tell?
This isn’t your parents’ journalism degree. Today’s thriving creative and media economy offers a wealth of exciting career paths, from advertising copywriter to multimedia journalist to public relations account executive. No matter which of our four majors you choose, you’ll get a strong liberal arts foundation and the professional skills and connections to succeed. Learn more about these programs on our Eugene campus:
In a competitive and rapidly evolving field, an advanced degree will help you stand out. We offer:
- Media Studies PhD (Eugene)
- Media Studies Master's (Eugene)
- Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master's (Eugene)
- Journalism Master's (Eugene)
- Multimedia Journalism Master's (Portland)
- Strategic Communication Master's (Portland)
"Ever since my freshman year of high school I knew I wanted to be a photographer, so the SOJC just made sense. And the professors at the school are incredible."
—Taylor Wilder ’16, Advertising, Digital Content Specialist for the NHL Chicago Blackhawks
Real-World Experience
The hallmark of the SOJC experience is the professional practice students get in the field. We get out of the classroom to let students roll up their sleeves and learn by doing. From reporting trips around the globe to navigating the complexities of client work in student-run agencies, these real-life experiences will tip the scales in your favor when it's time to find a job. Learn more about our:
The Experience Hub
Put your hands on the hottest tech, and see what you can create. The Experience Hub is where SOJC students will get to experiment with emerging technologies while building invaluable multimedia skills with the tools professionals are using in the industry now—and in the future.
When it opens in 2019, the new Experience Hub will have everything you need to become a powerful content creator, including:
- Immersive media lab
- Podcast studio
- Social media analytics lab
- Editing bays
- Flexible spaces for collaboration
The next media frontier is immersive, from 360 video to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, and mixed reality (increasingly known as extended reality). We’re pioneering media-making and research with these emerging technologies at our brand-new, state-of-the-art immersive experience lab at SOJC Portland. Visit us to demo our VR platforms and tools, attend an immersive event, see student-produced 360 videos and virtual worlds, and learn about faculty research exploring such topics as the ethics of VR and how virtual worlds help people with disabilities.
We Love Our Alumni
Our alumni mean the world to us—and to each other. Over our century-long history, we've built a tight-knit community of accomplished SOJC Ducks who support student scholarships and faculty research, share their wisdom in class visits, and help new graduates launch their careers. In the process they've formed a strong network of personal and professional connections that will last a lifetime.
Before coming to the SOJC, Ed Madison was a founding producer at CNN and a news director for 27 years. Today, he's passing on a lifetime of professional knowledge to the next generation of multimedia journalists and media scholars. He's also taking students overseas for life-changing reporting trips. And he recently scored over $1.7 million in grants to build innovative programs for middle school students.
