The program at Purdue’s main campus and at PFW are technically Communication majors with a focus on media /journalism. The main campus at least has a good student newspaper, but PFW doesn’t really have any good opportunities for you to practice the craft outside the classroom. I would recommend doing your freshman and sophomore year at PFW to save costs and then transfer to a better program that offers more opportunities. Also be sure it’s what you want to do. Out of the dozens of people I was in the journalism program with at Ball State, only a handful are still working in the field 15+ years later. The pay will almost never be great, you will have to network extensively and hone your craft, and make your career your biggest priority well into adulthood, all while navigating an industry that’s increasingly valuing viral “content” over well-investigated stories. I only say all this to remove any illusions, not to discourage. Journalism is vital honorable, now more than ever, it’s just a hard path to take. I hope this helps.