Journalism/Professional Writing Major

The Journalism/Professional Writing major requires each student to take 12 courses.

Required Courses

  • JPW 208 – Introduction to Journalism
  • JPW 250 – Introduction to Professional Writing
  • JPW 301 – Computer Assisted Reporting
  • JPW 308 – Media Law
  • JPW 309 – Media Ethics
  • JPW 311 – News Editing and Production
  • JPW 498 – Beats and Deadlines
  • JPW 499 – Media Experience

3 Journalism Electives

  • JPW 251 – Feature Writing
  • JPW 310 – Press History
  • JPW 321 – Race, Gender, and News
  • JPW 322 – Future of the News
  • JPW 350 – Magazine Writing
  • JPW 351 – Desktop Publishing
  • JPW 355 – Topics in Professional Writing
  • JPW 370 – Topics in Journalism
  • JPW 397 – Practicum (by permission)

1 Elective

One course, by advisement, from outside the JPW offerings (e.g. creative or advanced writing, literature, business, design, political theory, science and technology, international studies).

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