Students
majoring in journalism and media studies must complete the prerequisite
survey requirement of 04:189:102 Introduction to Media Systems and
Processes (3 credits) or an equivalent transfer course before admission
to the major.
A second major is high advantageous for
students preparing for a career in the mass media. Students are
strongly encouraged to pursue a second major, or at least a minor, which
must be outside of the School of Communication and Information since
double majors within the school are not allowed.
The major demands
that students carefully formulate their program of coursework.
Students should consult an adviser for guidance at least once a year.
SC&I Interdisciplinary Requirement (3 credits)
Students
must fulfill an interdisciplinary requirement within the school outside
of the major prior to their senior year in order to graduate:
Either
04:189:101 Introduction to Communication and Information Processes (3) OR
04:189:103 Information Technology and Informatics (3)
Core Major Requirements
A new curriculum with new requirements applies to JMS majors admitted to begin the program in fall 2015.
Students will be able to select from the following areas of specialization:
Journalism
and Emerging Media Built upon the foundation of traditional
media (broadcasting and print), this track will offer students the
opportunity to concentrate in newer journalistic pursuits such as online, social media, and citizen journalism.
Media
and Society Students in this track will study the impacts
and effects of media, politics, social change, diversity, and other
topics on the state, country, and world. This track will enable students
interested in media studies to more intensely focus their efforts in
this area.
Creative
Media Practice Students who want to focus less
explicitly on journalism will learn different forms of media production,
practice, and industry analysis. This track will prepare
students for careers emphasizing creative, managerial, and
entrepreneurial media
opportunities, including social media, entertainment media, and
strategic communications. Students will learn how to work with newer
technologies
and apply those skills in the ever-changing media environment. This
track will also present the opportunity
to analyze the role production plays in the development of media.
All JMS majors must complete 33 credits:
- 04:567:200 Writing for Media (3)
- 04:567:480 Media Ethics (3)
- one foundation course (3 credits) from their selected track
- two courses (6 credits) in expression, analysis, and innovation
- two courses (6 credits) in analysis, ethics, power, and systems; at least one of these two courses must be at the 400 level
- 12 credits of electives
Check the program's website for the most up-to-date list of courses.
Students may take any course in the major as an elective, including foundation courses from another track.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in order for those courses to count toward the major.
