The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers three tracks focused on distinct areas of study. The professional journalism track prepares students for careers such as news reporting, writing, editing, producing, and photojournalism in traditional and emerging media. The professional strategic communication track prepares students for careers in advertising, public relations, and corporate, non-profit, health and advocacy communications. The two professional tracks are based on a liberal arts foundation, knowledge of the social context in which the professions are practiced, and the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the marketplace. The mass communication track is for students who wish to study the social, political, economic, and legal aspects of mass communication. Students may develop a program emphasis in areas such as history, law, media effects, media industry studies, international communication, or other aspects of mass communication studies represented in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication.