What degrees should I get if I want to become a Journalist

You might consider getting a degree in English that focuses on writing and literature courses. An English degree does not hold you to one category of work or predetermined career. Being an English major means you have done a lot of reading, can write well, and are generally a well-educated, well-rounded student and person. Those are the types of people that employers in pretty much every field look for and there are no limits as to where you can go after graduation. Generally, graduating with an English degree often leads people to a variety of careers that require good communication skills. This could include journalism (newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio).

Another option is a degree in History. A history degree does not commit you to a specific career, but provides a good, broad-based education that could lead to many careers. This could also include being a journalist. While working as a reporter or editor, you will be amazed at how many times you will think, "This sounds familiar." Often something similar has occurred before and you will have a greater understanding of the subject and why it is important if you have a broad knowledge of history.

It would also be beneficial to at least take some classes in political science and economics (micro and macro). These subjects are touched upon to some degree every day in journalism investigations and news stories. Even if you intend to write about something unconnected, like a science or sports story, you may discover there are political or economic angles - "How is climate science being used in politics?" or "Why does soccer make so much money as a global business but still generate so little interest in the United States?" When you start crossing academic areas with different journalism areas, the possibilities for new angles - even on old stories - are endless.

Outside of formal courses, while preparing to be a journalist you should simply READ A LOT, regardless of whether it seems "important" at the time. That includes books - old and new, fiction and non-fiction - as well as newspapers and magazines. The more you read, the more you will understand the language and become better at writing. A wide array of reading material will also introduce you to different voices and perspectives and sources of information from which you can learn and may help you in your future career.