A solid grounding in the liberal arts and sciences is one of the best preparations for a career in communication or journalism. Grinnell gives the prospective journalist an opportunity to gain skills in the art of communication through coursework and practical application.

For practical experience, Grinnell's extracurricular resources include: the college newspaper, The Scarlet and Black; the college radio station, KDIC-FM; the Audio Visual Center; photographic facilities; and internship programs.