6 Reasons a Journalism Degree Is Still Necessary
Why J-school is more than just a foot in the door

Anyone with the passion to write can start a WordPress or Tumblr and call himself a journalist, but there’s more to a career in journalism than just writing and reporting. And while it is possible to develop yourself as a self-made journalist by skipping the academic track, a journalism degree provides technical skills, networking opportunities and real-world perspectives from...