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
| JOU 101 | Introduction to Journalism | 4 |
| JOU 221 | Multimedia Journalism I: The Digital Tool Kit | 4 |
| JOU 271 | News Reporting and Writing | 4 |
| JOU 273 | Practicum in Student Publications | 1-4 |
| JOU 304 | Multimedia Journalism II: The Converged Newsroom | 4 |
| COM 327 | Communication and Law | 4 |
| JOU 371 | Feature Writing | 4 |
| JOU 499 | Journalism Colloquium/Portfolio | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Note: the four required practicum credits (JOU 273) 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 other student media (student TV and radio stations; yearbook) with prior program approval.
Electives
Students will also take 20 credits of electives from courses listed below:
| JOU 213 | Travel Writing | 4 |
| WRI 220 | Writing for Online Audiences | 4 |
| COM 225 | Media Writing | 4 |
| WRI 242 | Publication Editing and Design | 2-4 |
| COM 250 | Practicum in Broadcast Management | 1-4 |
| WRI 281 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| JOU 290 | Special Topics in Journalism | 4 |
| COM 300 | The Documentary Tradition | 4 |
| COM 303 | Studio Television I | 4 |
| FMX 313 | Documentary Production | 4 |
| COM 315 | Web Design | 4 |
| COM 323 | Frontiers of Communication | 4 |
| COM 325 | Writing for Broadcast News | 4 |
| COM 333 | Studio Television II | 4 |
| COM 339 | Mobile Application Design | 4 |
| COM 346 | Writing for Interactive Media | 4 |
| COM 365 | Critical Analysis of Media Events | 4 |
| ENG 370 | Printing, Publishing and Book Arts | 4 |
| COM 373 | Interactive Journalism Production | 4 |
| WRI 374 | Narrative Nonfiction | 4 |
| WRI 381 | Technical and Professional Editing | 4 |
| JOU 390 | Advanced Special Topics in Journalism | 4 |
| COM 426 | Public Opinion, the Media and Power | 4 |
| JOU 485 | Directed Writing in Journalism | 1-4 |
| JOU 490 | Journalism Studies: Career Internship for Journalism Majors | 1-8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 50