My BA, which I would like to remind everyone I did not get until I was well into my thirties (high school dropout -> 16 years of community college -> transfer to UCSD), is in International Studies-Anthropology-Linguistics. I just took whatever the hell I felt like taking.
https://twitter.com/erika_owens/status/1452649400266858505
Journalism is learning about the world. It's a craft, a trade, and an art. You should always learn about things other than journalism in college, too -- unless that's what you want to write about. I always recommend at least minoring in something other than journalism.
But in this society, the degree is what's important. Nothing changed my life like getting a degree. It was great soaking up all the learning I could in academia (though I have my criticisms, of course) but the perceived shift in my social class was what made all the difference.
My point is, don't worry if you don't have a degree in journalism! Don't worry if you do! Just go out there and get your hands dirty and find a professional who will give you tips and pointers. Many of us old scrappy types love mentoring, because we can't afford to offer grants
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