Journalism- Bachelor of Arts
For information, contact the area coordinator of the journalism program, Joe Sampson, 110 Williams Hall, 513-529-3524, or sampsoja@miamioh.edu
This program provides students with a liberal arts approach to integrated journalism (print, broadcast, and web) focusing on proficiency in critical thinking, writing, reporting, and editing. These skills prepare students for careers in print and broadcast journalism, new media, related professions, and graduate studies. The program further emphasizes the importance of acting as ethical and productive members of the media and the community at large. In addition, all journalism students must complete a minor outside of the Department of Media, Journalism & Film or a second major.
Program Requirements
(39 semester hours minimum, plus a minor outside of the Department of Media, Journalism & Film or a second major.)
No more than 9 credit hours may be counted toward both the completion of the Journalism major and the completion of a second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core requirements | ||
| JRN 101 | Journalism and American Life | 3 |
| or JRN 120 | Prodesse Scholars: Truth, Lies, and the News | |
| JRN 102 | Precision Language for News Writing (JRN 102 should be taken before students enroll in JRN 201.) | 3 |
| MJF 105 | Media, Culture and You | 3 |
| MJF 146 | Foundations of Production | 3 |
| JRN 201 | Reporting and News Writing I 1 | 3 |
| JRN 202 | Reporting and News Writing II | 3 |
| JRN 303 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 318 | Advanced Storytelling in Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 412 | Data Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 421 | Capstone in Journalism | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following - at least two must be JRN courses: | 9-11 | |
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| Photography | ||
| Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming | ||
| Topics in Journalism Studies | ||
| True Stories in Sound: Digital Audio Journalism | ||
| Digital Video Reporting | ||
| Editing and Design | ||
| International Journalism | ||
| Sports Reporting and Writing | ||
| Specialized Journalism 2,3 | ||
| Media Industries and Economics | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Media Law and Ethics | ||
| Internship 2 | ||
| Internship 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 39-41 | |
- 1
Prerequisite for JRN 202 and all 300- and 400-level JRN writing/editing courses
- 2
An internship is not required but strongly encouraged for all majors.
- 3
This course can be repeated.
Department Honors Option
Majors in the department of Media, Journalism, and Film (MJF) with a record of high achievement have the opportunity to earn departmental honors. Students must graduate with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5, plus participate in multiple department related activities. Students interested in this option should speak with their Faculty Advisor or the Lead Departmental Advisor for their major. Additional information can be found on the MJF department webpage related to Departmental Honors.