Journalism (B.A. or B.S.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| School of Journalism and Mass Media Core | 28 | |
| Major Requirements | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 43 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JAMM 225 | Reporting I | 3 |
| JAMM 327 | Reporting II | 3 |
| JAMM 422 | Advanced Journalism | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Broadcast News | ||
| Sports Reporting | ||
| Publications Editing | ||
| Science Writing | ||
| Podcasting | ||
| Magazine Writing | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree1
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Journalism majors are encouraged to pursue their studies across media, including print, broadcast, and online journalism.
Journalism (B.A.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| JAMM 100 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 101 OR FREN 101 OR GERM 101 OR JAPN 101 OR AIST 101 OR SPAN 101 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| CHIN 102 OR FREN 102 OR GERM 102 OR JAPN 102 OR SPAN 102 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| JAMM 121 | Media Writing | 3 |
| JAMM 122 | Content Creation | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 201 OR FREN 201 OR GERM 201 OR JAPN 201 OR SPAN 201 | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| JAMM 225 | Reporting I | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| CHIN 202 OR FREN 202 OR GERM 202 OR JAPN 202 OR SPAN 202 | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| JAMM 327 | Reporting II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| JAMM, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| JAMM 322 OR JAMM 323 OR JAMM 325 OR JAMM 328 OR JAMM 370 OR JAMM 422 OR JAMM 425 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| UPDV JAMM, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| JAMM 339 OR JAMM 340 OR JAMM 378 OR JAMM 379 OR JAMM 440 OR JAMM 443 OR JAMM 444 OR JAMM 445 OR JAMM 446 OR JAMM 477 OR JAMM 490 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| JAMM 341 | Mass Media Ethics | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| JAMM 339 OR JAMM 340 OR JAMM 378 OR JAMM 379 OR JAMM 440 OR JAMM 443 OR JAMM 444 OR JAMM 445 OR JAMM 446 OR JAMM 477 OR JAMM 490 | 3 | |
| JAMM 322 OR JAMM 323 OR JAMM 325 OR JAMM 328 OR JAMM 370 OR JAMM 422 OR JAMM 425 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| JAMM 448 | Law of Mass Media | 3 |
| JAMM 422 | Advanced Journalism | 3 |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
Journalism (B.S.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| JAMM 100 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| JAMM 121 | Media Writing | 3 |
| JAMM 122 | Content Creation | 3 |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| JAMM 225 | Reporting I | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| UPDV JAMM, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| JAMM 327 | Reporting II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| UPDV JAMM, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| JAMM 322 OR JAMM 323 OR JAMM 325 OR JAMM 328 OR JAMM 370 OR JAMM 422 OR JAMM 425 | 3 | |
| JAMM 339 OR JAMM 340 OR JAMM 378 OR JAMM 379 OR JAMM 440 OR JAMM 443 OR JAMM 444 OR JAMM 445 OR JAMM 446 OR JAMM 477 OR JAMM 490 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| JAMM 341 | Mass Media Ethics | 3 |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| JAMM 322 OR JAMM 323 OR JAMM 325 OR JAMM 328 OR JAMM 370 OR JAMM 422 OR JAMM 425 | 3 | |
| JAMM 339 OR JAMM 340 OR JAMM 378 OR JAMM 379 OR JAMM 440 OR JAMM 443 OR JAMM 444 OR JAMM 445 OR JAMM 446 OR JAMM 477 OR JAMM 490 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| JAMM 448 | Law of Mass Media | 3 |
| JAMM 422 | Advanced Journalism | 3 |
| Major/Minor/Emphasis course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
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The School of Journalism and Mass Media curriculum for Journalism enables our students to learn the values and skills that will prepare them for work and citizenship in a diverse and global society.
JAMM Values
- Apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in a global context and in the United States
- Demonstrate an understanding of the multicultural history and role of professionals, individuals and institutions in shaping communications
- Demonstrate culturally proficient communication that empowers those traditionally disenfranchised in society, especially as grounded in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and ability, domestically and globally, across communication and media contexts
- Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity
JAMM Skills
- Apply critical thinking skills in conducting research and evaluating information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work
- Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve
- Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness
- Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts
- Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work