Journalism B.A.

The journalism program prepares students for careers in the news media. By following the journalism emphasis or the photojournalism concentration, students prepare for positions on newspapers and magazines as reporters, photographers, columnists, and editorial writers, or for positions in public relations. The major includes the core requirements and one concentration.

Core Requirements:
JOUR 100 News Reporting (4)
JOUR 115 News Editing (2)
JOUR 315 Syntax and Grammar for the Professional Writer (4)
JOUR 317 Graphic Production Processes and Design for Publications (4)
JOUR 460 Law and the Mass Media (4)
JOUR 467 Ethics of Mass MediaÑPrinted and Electronic (4)
JOUR 499 Senior Seminar (4)
PHOT 210 Elementary Photography (4)
PHOT 310 Photoshop (3)

Journalism Emphasis:

Program Chairperson: George Keeler

JOUR 220 Newspaper Production (2 sems.) (2,2)
JOUR 300 Advanced News Reporting (4)
JOUR 313 Feature Writing (2)
JOUR 325 Magazine Production (2 sems.) (2,2)
JOUR 497 Internship (1-4)

Photojournalism Concentration:

Program Chairperson: Gary Colby

PHOT 327 Staff Photography (2,2)
PHOT 350 Color Photography (4)
PHOT 356 Digital Portfolio (3)
PHOT 450 Special Projects in Photography (4)
PHOT 497 Internship (1-4)

Supportive Electives:
PHOT 327 Staff Photography (2,2)