The Department of Journalism and Media Studies seeks a highly
motivated and diverse student body. Admission is not guaranteed. The
review committee requires evidence of interest in journalism and media
studies, including extracurricular involvement and commitment to study
in the major. General writing ability and communication skills, as
evidenced in both the personal essay and success in relevant courses,
are required. Applicants must have completed successfully 01:355:101
Expository Writing I or an equivalent or 01:355:201 Research in the
Disciplines or the English placement exam. The committee also will
consider the grades in the two SCILS prerequisite courses and overall
grade-point average at the time of admission. Grades in other
journalism and media studies courses will get particular attention, but
applicants are not required to have taken such courses before applying.
Admission to the major in journalism and media studies is coordinated
by the dean's office at SCILS and is decided by the department.
Students are urged to consult the department staff and the SCILS web
site for detailed and up-to-date information about application
procedures, program requirements, course offerings, and special
programs.
