All Rutgers University undergraduate students wishing to major in journalism and media studies must apply to the School of Communication and Information (SC&I). 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 SC&I 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 SC&I and is decided by the department. Students are urged to consult the department staff and the SC&I website for detailed and up-to-date information about application procedures, program requirements, course offerings, and special programs.
Before being considered for admission, students must complete:
15 Overall credits
An Expository Writing course
04:189:101 Introduction to Communication and Information Systems and Processes (3)
Have a minimum 2.000 GPA (a 2.000 GPA is not a guarantee for entry into the major)
