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.

Core requirements
JRN 101Journalism and American Life3
or JRN 120 Prodesse Scholars: Truth, Lies, and the News
JRN 102Precision Language for News Writing (JRN 102 should be taken before students enroll in JRN 201.)3
MJF 105Media, Culture and You3
MJF 146Foundations of Production3
JRN 201Reporting and News Writing I 13
JRN 202Reporting and News Writing II3
JRN 303Multimedia Journalism3
JRN 318Advanced Storytelling in Journalism3
JRN 412Data Journalism3
JRN 421Capstone in Journalism3
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 Hours39-41
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.