Loyola University Maryland

Department of Communication

Specialization: Journalism

This specialization prepares the student for the news professions in a variety of media channels, including newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and the Internet. Job roles include news writer, columnist, editorialist, reporter, copy editor, section editor, managing editor, editor-in-chief, broadcast reporter, television news anchor, news director, and webmaster and blogger.

Introductory Courses:

All Communication majors are required to take the following four courses normally completed by the end of sophomore year:

  • CM 203 - Introduction to Communication
  • CM 201 – Media Writing
  • CM 202 – Digital Tools
  • CM 308 – Multimedia Storytelling

Intermediate Courses

Journalism majors are required to take a combination of eight 300- and 400-level courses, which include at least three courses under the Journalism specialization. Majors may choose a second specialization.

Journalism Specialization:

  • CM 301 - News Reporting and Writing
  • CM 316 - Travel Reporting
  • CM 340 - Advanced Reporting
  • CM 361 - Copy Editing
  • CM 367 - Sports Writing
  • CM 372 - Studio Television Production
  • CM 382 - Introduction to Book Publishing
  • CM 383 - Broadcast Journalism
  • CM 387 - Book Publishing: Manuscript Evaluation and Development
  • CM 389 - Media Presence and Performance

Senior Capstone Course: Students must take one senior capstone course for which all prerequisites have been met.

  • CM 400 - Senior Capstone in Journalism
  • CM 401 - Senior Capstone in Web and Print Media
  • CM 402 - Senior Capstone in Video Production
  • CM 403 - Senior Capstone in Advertising
  • CM 404 - Senior Capstone in Public Relations
Sara Magee
Faculty

Sara Magee, Ph.D.

This professor specializes in emerging media, social media, journalism, and ethics in her field

Communication
Keynote speaker in the grand ballroom at the PRSSA International Conference in San Diego
Academic Opportunities

Learning beyond the classroom with PRSSA

Students share insights from the international Public Relations Student Society of America conference in San Diego.