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NORMAN, OK 73019
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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.

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.
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.

Journalism Faculty
Area Head
- Mike Boettcher
- Ray Chavez
- David Craig
- Ken Fischer
- Kathryn Jenson White
- Kathleen Johnson
- Julie Jones
- Robert Kerr
- Chris Krug
- Charles Self
- John Schmeltzer
- Elanie Steyn
- Warren Vieth
- Chris Borthick
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