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Journalism Course Requirements

In addition to the University-Wide General Education requirements, Journalism majors must complete a minimum of 36 (maximum of 40) hours in journalism and mass communication.


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Specific requirements include:

JMC 1013    Intro. to Mass Communication

JMC 2033    Writing for Mass Media*

JMC 3011    Mass Media Practicum

JMC 3013    News Gathering

JMC 3103    News Editing

JMC 3622    Writing for Broadcast

JMC 3663    Electronic Newsgathering

JMC 3773    Television News

JMC 4803    History of Journalism

JMC 4813    Mass Communication Law


*The  LST/AIT  must be passed in order to enroll in JMC 2033. If transferring 2033 in from another institution the LST/AIT must be passed to complete Gaylord College admission.


One of the following:

JMC 4013    Reporting Public Affairs

JMC 4043    Reporting in Specialized Fields

JMC 4053    Advanced Reporting


Six elective hours from:

JMC 2683    Survey of Electronic Media

JMC 3011    Mass Media Practicum*

JMC 3023    Feature Writing

JMC 3653    Radio News*

JMC 3703    Photojournalism*

JMC 3800    Internship*

JMC 3813    Typography and Design*

JMC 4013    Reporting Public Affairs*

JMC 4023    Advanced News Editing*

JMC 4043    Reporting Specialized*

JMC 4053    Advanced Reporting

JMC 4613    Radio & TV Regulation

JMC 4653    Issues & Ethics in Electronic Media

JMC 4673    Advanced Broadcast News

JMC 4683    Broadcast & Electronic Media Management

JMC 4833    Journalism Ethics*

JMC 4853    Race, Gender, and the Media

JMC 4883    Newspaper Management*

JMC 4970    Special Topics (must be approved by adviser)


*Other requirements:

Students choosing the Community Journalism emphasis must take six hours from this list and one credit hour of JMC 3011 – Advertising Practicum.


For a full listing and descriptions of courses in the Gaylord College, click here.


Download Journalism Degree Sheet (PDF - 87 Kb).



Graduate Level Programs

In addition to the bachelor’s degree, there are also a master’s of art and doctor of philosophy degree available in News and Information for students or professionals wishing to advance their careers. For more information about these programs, go to our graduate student program section.