Students interested in the world of newspaper or magazine journalism enroll in the Newspaper/Magazine concentration in the School of Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University. A choice of course sequences allows specialization in either newspaper or magazine. Majors take courses in related fields, such as photography and media design, to assure familiarity with other facets of the print medium.

The course of study includes a mix of theoretical and practical skills courses. Students learn to write and edit news, features, editorials, reviews, magazine articles and other story forms. The concentration includes the study of media history, law, ethics, editing, research and international communication, as well as media design.