The Role of Journalism Ethics Education in Improving the Professional Ethics Quality and Coping Ability of Graduates in Media Crisis

This paper aims to explore the significant role of journalism ethics education in enhancing graduates' professional ethics quality and their ability to handle media crises. In an era marked by rapid information dissemination and increasing challenges such as misinformation and media bias, the ethical standards of journalism professionals have become critically important. By combining theoretical analysis with empirical research methods, including surveys and case studies of journalism students and graduates, this study elucidates the core essence and objectives of journalism ethics education. It examines how such education shapes the professional concepts, discipline, responsibility, and attitudes of graduates. The research further analyzes the mechanisms through which ethics education influences graduates' moral judgment and practical skills, particularly their capacity to navigate and manage media crises effectively. The findings indicate that graduates who receive systematic journalism ethics training demonstrate stronger ethical awareness, improved crisis management abilities, and enhanced decision-making skills under pressure. Moreover, the study highlights the crucial role of ethics education in supporting the sustainable and healthy development of the journalism industry by cultivating resilient and socially responsible media professionals. Based on these insights, the paper proposes practical recommendations for optimizing journalism ethics curricula, strengthening faculty expertise, and fostering closer cooperation between educational institutions and media organizations. These measures aim to further improve the professional ethics quality and crisis response capabilities of future journalists.