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Nov 26, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Journalism Major, B.A.
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About the Program
Students pursuing the B.A. degree in Journalism prepare for careers in news and information media. By gaining a sound education in the basics of gathering information and preparing it for an audience, students present their work across multiple platforms. This degree includes instruction in news writing and gathering; editing; reporting; photojournalism; journalism law and policy; and professional standards and ethics.
Students in all JMP programs are expected to demonstrate common industry standards such as active participation, professional conduct, academic integrity, and adherence to deadlines.
Student Outcomes
- Think critically and evaluate sources.
- Apply Associated Press style guidelines to their writing.
- Create original works of reporting.
- Analyze ethical and legal considerations in the field.
- Promote an environment of professional, collaborative behavior.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Department Core: 12 credits
All Journalism and Media Production majors begin with the following courses:
Journalism Courses: 19 credits
All Journalism majors take the following courses:
Major Electives: 9 credits
Students complete the Journalism major with nine credit hours of additional JMP course work. At least three credit hours must be upper division. Any JMP course is an acceptable elective, but the following list is particularly suited to the degree.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Department Core |
12 credits |
| Major Required Courses |
19 credits |
| Major Electives |
9 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
41-44 credits |
| Total for the Journalism Major, B.A. |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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