What kind of courses to be a paparazzi and/or a journalist for the tabloid mags like star, people etc.?

i'm in to photography and journalism but i dont want to have to choose one or the other besides i seriously doubt that i can make a living as a paparazzi or photog right off, so i was thinking maybe i could double major as a Photographer and as a Journalist becuase i do definitely want to write for a magazine
basically my question is what classes do you recommend and what schools do you reccomend

p.s. i'm still in highschool and i do take some specialized classes so if there are any specifics can you list them too please

Most schools don't offer photojournalism majors, so if you decide you want a journalism degree, your best bet is to major in that and take as many photojournalism courses within your major as you can. You can also consider taking a photography double major as you suggested - it depends where you end up going to school. Important note - you don't have to major in journalism to be a journalist. It doesn't really matter what you major in. It's more important that you get experience such as internships, and working as a photographer/writer for your school's paper.

Some of the best schools for journalism, just off the top of my head, are Northwestern, USC, Mizzou, Syracuse, and Arizona. However, there are plenty of great schools - don't let major be your only consideration.

In high school, try to work for any publications your school puts out, whether yearbook, newspaper, or even literary mamgazine. Look for either photography classes or any classes that are writing-intensive.

Hope this helps!

(PS: "Paparazzi" is plural. The singular is "paparazzo."