How much education required for journalism?

Drew G: How much education required for journalism?
I’m not planning to become a journalist this is just for Boy Scouts. How much education is required to become a full-time journalist? Do you just need an associate’s degree?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Ron L
It’s not like being a doctor or lawyer- you don’t need a specific amount of education to be a journalist. More likely what they are looking for is experience. You get experience working at your school paper, your college newspaper, your small-town paper, etc. then you can move your way up.

That said, a master’s in journalism from a top school is also a good way to get a good start in journalism. However, there is no set requirement for education to be a journalist. If you were a high school drop-out, that might raise some eyebrows and you would probably have to show that you are really smart and can write great articles. But, experience is the key.

Answer by swift20005
not much

Answer by djbreed_2000
4 year college degree ==baccalaureate degree(BS)in journalism