Journalism Major
The major in journalism offers students the opportunity to study, learn and practice the craft of journalism in traditional print forms, as well as newer and evolving multimedia and online models. Essential media law is covered, and students examine and debate journalistic ethics. Foundational courses also delve into journalism's historical role and societal importance.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements (Min. 34 credit hours.)
| JOU 101 | Introduction to Journalism | 4 |
| JOU 221 | Multimedia Storytelling | 4 |
| JOU 271 | News Reporting and Writing | 4 |
| JOU 273 | Practicum in Student Publications | 1-4 |
| JOU 304 | Social, Digital, and Data Journalism | 4 |
| COM 327 | Communication and Law | 4 |
| JOU 371 | Feature Writing | 4 |
| JOU 499 | Journalism Colloquium/Portfolio | 2 |
| WRI 242 | Introduction to Publication Editing and Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Note: Students must take a total 4 credits of JOU 273 and a total of 4 credits of WRI 242. Credits in these two variable credit courses can be and are usually accumulated over multiple semesters. Practicum credit is most often earned through work at the student newspaper/website, The Minaret, but can also be earned via work at UTTV Spartan Television (COM 236).
Electives (Min. 16 credit hours.)
Students will also take 16 credits of electives from courses listed below:
| JOU 213 | Travel Writing | 4 |
| JOU 251 | Sports Journalism | 4 |
| JOU 290 | Special Topics in Journalism | 4 |
| COM 212 | Co-Creative Documentary Abroad | 4 |
| COM 225 | Media Writing | 4 |
| COM 242 | Digital Citizenship | 4 |
| COM 250 | WUTT Student Radio | 2 or 4 |
| WRI 220 | Digital Writing and Culture | 4 |
| WRI 281 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| JOU 336 | Advanced Broadcast Journalism Field Production | 4 |
| JOU 390 | Advanced Special Topics in Journalism | 4 |
| COM 300 | The Documentary Tradition | 4 |
| COM 303 | Studio TV I | 4 |
| COM 315 | Web Design | 4 |
| COM 323 | Digital Communication and Society | 4 |
| COM 325 | Writing for Broadcast News | 4 |
| COM 333 | Studio TV II | 4 |
| COM 346 | Writing for Interactive Media | 4 |
| COM 365 | Critical Analysis of Media Events | 4 |
| ENG 370 | Printing, Publishing and Book Arts | 4 |
| FMX 313 | Documentary Production | 4 |
| WRI 374 | Narrative Nonfiction | 4 |
| WRI 381 | Professional Editing | 4 |
| JOU 485 | Directed Writing in Journalism | 1-4 |
| JOU 490 | Journalism Studies: Career Internship for Journalism Majors | 1-8 |
| COM 426 | Public Opinion, the Media and Power | 4 |
| COM 436 | Communication and Media Ethics | 4 |
| COM 236 | UTTV Student Television | 2 or 4 |
| SEM 601 | Digital Storytelling | 4 |
| SEM 614 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects for Social and Emerging Media | 4 |
| SEM 602 | Visual Design for Emerging Media | 4 |
| SEM 603 | Audio and Video Production for Emerging Media | 4 |
| SEM 604 | Social and Emerging Media Strategy and Analytics | 4 |
| SEM 610 | User Experience and Audience Research | 4 |
| SEM 611 | Media Creation and Project Management | 4 |
| SEM 612 | Emerging Media: Industry, Policy, and Law | 4 |
| SEM 613 | Advanced Production in Emerging Media | 4 |
| MAPC 611 | Emerging Technologies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
NOTE: Only undergraduate students enrolled in the MASEM Accelerated Program may take a graduate course offered by the MASEM program (any course with a SEM prefix or MAPC 611).
Total Credit Hours: 50