Why major in journalism?

Those of us who did (30 years ago) found plenty of reasons. But it was always a question worth asking. For example, would it be better to study politics, science, sociology, economics, philosophy, etc., and learn "the trade" as you go?

It's an even more pressing question today, in light of journalism's rapidly changing economics (i.e. who's hiring?!).

University of Florida journalism prof Mindy McAdams tackles the question in her blog about online journalism.

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