Stream to Become a Journalist

I want to become Journalist so please tell me that which stream I choose in 11th. Also give me list of colleges for B.A. Journalism in Tamil Nadu and syllabus of B.A. Journalism?

[Kiran Chandar]

You can choose any stream in 11th to become Journalist. The students of all streams are eligible for admission in B.A. Journalism course?

B.A. Journalism Colleges in Tamil Nadu:

S.R.M. University
S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
(044) 27454646, 27453159, 27456363, 27456334

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous)
20, IV Lane, Nungambakkam High Road
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(044) 28330262, 28330507

Thiru-Vi-Ka Government Atrs College
Kidarankondan
Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
(04366) 222463, 226036

Madras Christian College (Autonomous)
Tambaram
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(044) 22397731, 22390675

Syllabus of B.A. Journalism:

Sem. I
Language I (Kannada/Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam Telugu/Sanskrit/Urdu/Additional English)
Language II - English
Basic Psychological Processes: Practical I
Introduction to Mass Communication
Language - Poetry, Drama, Prose, Aspects of Language

Sem. II
Language I
Language II - English
Basic Psychological Processes: Practical II
Fundamentals of Journalism
Language - Poetry, Novel, Prose & Aspects of Language

Sem. III
Language I
Language II-English
Child Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Practical III
Media Laws & Indian Constitution

Sem. IV
Language I
Language II English
Child Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Practical IV
Basic Audio-Visual Media

Sem. V
Abnormal Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Health Psychology
Industrial and Organisation Psychology
Practical I & II
Reporting Methods
Editing Techniques

Sem. VI
Abnormal Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Health Psychology
Industrial and Organisation Psychology
Practical I & II
Media Management
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations

Job Profiles after B.A. Journalism:
Reporter
Correspondent/Special reporter
Associate Editor
Sub-editor
Columnist
Critic
Photojournalist
Cartoonist
Editor
Proof Reader
Writer
Feature Writer
Leader writer