There is no better place to learn how to report the news than in the nation's capital, where news breaks every minute of every day. At American University School of Communication, students regularly report on Capitol Hill, local metropolitan governments, federal agencies, and the policies forged here that have impact in your community and around the world. You'll gain valuable experience and earn bylines and credits through internships at major national and international news outlets including The Washington Post, USA TODAY, Politico, NBC4, National Public Radio, Bloomberg, the major networks and more.<br><br>Our journalism program helps you hone your skills with courses in various forms of writing, advanced reporting, digital media, journalism ethics, race and community reporting, investigative journalism, podcasting, and communication law. You will study with the School of Communication's richly experienced faculty. Our students take advantage of the most advanced video, audio, and film equipment in our Media Innovation Lab as they gain confidence being behind and in front of the camera. You'll graduate with strong writing and reporting abilities, an impressive multimedia portfolio, and connections throughout the industry.