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 304- Business Journalism
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