Hello, everybody! I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question, but it seemed most appropriate to me.
While I was in between college semesters, I lucked out and scored an editing position at a newspaper, which waylaid my education as I had a very unpredictable schedule and nowhere to fit classes in around my job. I kept saying I'd go back to college, but here I am three years later ... working in an editing position at a magazine, with nowhere to fit classes in around my job.
I very much want to finish my journalism degree, but the traditional college classroom situation doesn't look like it's going to happen for me. I'm wondering if anyone can give me any direction in finding a solid, accredited journalism program either online or through independent study or distance learning.
I'm almost done with a correspondence program I started a year ago, and this method of education has been very convenient for me as my instructor sets loose deadlines for assignments and I can work at my own pace when I have time, then simply mail assignments in and receive them back with my instructor's comments. The setback is this program only counts for a handful of credits, which I can apply to my "real" program if/when I find one that works for me.
I've been very discouraged so far in searching for a journalism program online. I've found plenty of "online journalism" courses (i.e., writing for the Internet) but that's not what I'm interested in. I'm seeking a real journalism degree from a real, accredited school.
Any suggestions? At all?
Thanks in advance for any help!
While I was in between college semesters, I lucked out and scored an editing position at a newspaper, which waylaid my education as I had a very unpredictable schedule and nowhere to fit classes in around my job. I kept saying I'd go back to college, but here I am three years later ... working in an editing position at a magazine, with nowhere to fit classes in around my job.
I very much want to finish my journalism degree, but the traditional college classroom situation doesn't look like it's going to happen for me. I'm wondering if anyone can give me any direction in finding a solid, accredited journalism program either online or through independent study or distance learning.
I'm almost done with a correspondence program I started a year ago, and this method of education has been very convenient for me as my instructor sets loose deadlines for assignments and I can work at my own pace when I have time, then simply mail assignments in and receive them back with my instructor's comments. The setback is this program only counts for a handful of credits, which I can apply to my "real" program if/when I find one that works for me.
I've been very discouraged so far in searching for a journalism program online. I've found plenty of "online journalism" courses (i.e., writing for the Internet) but that's not what I'm interested in. I'm seeking a real journalism degree from a real, accredited school.
Any suggestions? At all?
Thanks in advance for any help!