Our journalism program helps you hone your skills with courses in various forms of writing, advanced reporting, digital media, journalism ethics, and communication law as you learn from the School of Communication's richly experienced faculty. Our students take advantage of the most advanced video, audio, and film equipment in our Media Innovation Lab as they gain confidence being behind and in front of the camera. You'll graduate with strong writing and reporting abilities, an impressive multimedia portfolio, and connections throughout the industry that will help you build a successful career in journalism.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- A total of ten courses, consisting of two courses from each of the five foundational areas
- At least one course from Area Five: The Natural and Mathematical Sciences must include a laboratory science component
- No more than two courses may be taken in the same discipline
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
42 credit hours with grades of C or better within the School of Communication including core, professional, media studies, internship, independent study, and independent reading courses
- With approval of the student's advisor, up to 6 credit hours taken abroad may be applied toward the communication major requirements
- With approval of the student's advisor, a maximum of 12 credit hours in communication transferred from another university may be substituted for required communication courses
Related requirements taken outside the School of Communication with grades of C or better. Note: These courses are not included in the major GPA.
- 3 credit hours in United States history (HIST-xxx)
- 3 credit hours in economics (ECON-xxx)
- A minor or second major outside the School of Communication
Minimum of 72 credit hours outside the field of communication
- Transfer students majoring in journalism are required to graduate with a total of 72 credit hours outside the field of communication
Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA