A reporter is generally required to hold at least a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related media writing major. Bachelor's degree programs typically take four years to complete and combine liberal arts education with reporting instruction. Courses may include newspaper journalism, feature writing, investigative reporting, broadcasting, sports reporting, photojournalism, news editing and media law. Students usually select coursework geared toward specific media types; for example, those interested in broadcasting may take electives in radio and television writing. The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications accredits many journalism and related programs.