Temple University Issues Code of Ethics for Student Journalists

By: Press Release | Temple University School of Journalism

The Temple University Department of Journalism has become one of the few programs in the nation to create its own code of ethics for student journalists.

While many programs throughout the country refer their students to codes used by professionals, Andrew Mendelson, associate professor and department chair, said the journalism faculty felt they should create a code that is focused on the student journalist experience and reflects today’s media environment.