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Twin Cities Campus
Journalism B.A.
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
College of Liberal Arts
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Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2010.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 36 to 40.
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers three tracks focused on distinct areas of study within the discipline.
The professional journalism track prepares students for careers in fields such as print, broadcast, and multimedia news reporting; writing and editing; producing; and photojournalism. The professional strategic communication track prepares students for careers in advertising and public relations. The two professional tracks are based on a liberal arts foundation, knowledge of the social context in which the professions are practiced, and the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the marketplace.
The mass communication track is for students who wish to study the economic, political, legal, and social aspects of mass communication. Students may develop a program emphasis in areas such as history, law, media effects, media industry studies, international communication, or other aspects of mass communication studies represented in the school.
About two-thirds of the coursework for the B.A. degree is outside of journalism in the social sciences, humanities, and other liberal arts. The 120-credit requirement must include at least 80 non-journalism credits, including 65 CLA credits.
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Admission Requirements
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Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
3.0 for students already admitted to the degree-granting college.
3.0 for students transferring from another University of Minnesota college.
3.0 for students transferring from outside the University.
The school admits a limited number of undergraduates annually. To apply, students must have completed, or be enrolled in, JOUR 1001 and at least 30 graded (A-F) credits, including at least one semester of study (13 credits) in CLA. Students must write a statement of intent for the major application. The statement of intent provides a writing sample for the Admissions Committee and should include information about academic interests, professional goals, and mass communication or related experience, if any.
Students who are admitted usually have a 3.00 or higher overall GPA and must have a grade of C or better in JOUR 1001.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Preparatory Course
JOUR 1001 - Introduction to Mass Communication, SSCI, C/PE (3.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Students are required to take 4 semester(s) of any second language. Major Courses
JOUR 3004W - Information for Mass Communication, WI (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 3004V - Honors: Information for Mass Communication, WI, H (3.0 cr)
Supporting Courses
Take 12 credits of 3xxx, 4xxx, or 5xxx courses from other departments, chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser, or complete a minor or a major in another department.
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Program Sub-plans
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Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans. (Note for the Twin Cities and
Morris campuses: The honors sub-plan does not meet this requirement. Honors students are required to
complete one sub-plan plus the honors sub-plan. Please see an adviser if no honors sub-plan is listed
for the program.)
Mass Communication Track
This track is for students who wish to study the economic, political, legal, and social aspects of mass communication. Students may develop a program emphasis in areas such as history, law, media effects, media industry studies, international communication, or other aspects of mass communication studies represented in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Students must include one visual communication course (professional or context) and take either JOUR 3006 (context course) or JOUR 3102, JOUR 3321, or JOUR 3451 (professional courses). Students must also include two 4xxx or 5xxx context courses to complete the CLA major project requirement. Context Courses
Courses must be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. Directed study and specialized topics courses may be used to meet this requirement. With adviser approval, one to three professional (skills) courses are permitted, but not required.
Take exactly 30 credit(s) including 4 or more sub-requirement(s) from the following:
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History
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3007 - The Media in American History and Law: Case Studies, HP (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3614 - History of Media Communication, HP (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3615 - History of the Documentary (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5601W - History of Journalism, WI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5606W - Literary Aspects of Journalism, WI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5615 - History of the Documentary (3.0 cr)
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International/Multicultural
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3552 - Internet and Global Society, IP (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3741 - People of Color and the Mass Media, CD (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4801 - Global Communication, IP (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5825 - World Communication Systems (3.0 cr)
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Media Effects
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3005 - Mass Media Effects (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3006 - Visual Communication (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3008 - Mass Communication Processes and Structure (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4272 - Interactive Advertising (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5251 - Psychology of Advertising (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5316 - Theories of Visual Communication (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5501 - Communication and Public Opinion (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5541 - Mass Communication and Public Health (3.0 cr)
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Media and Society
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3551 - Economics of New Media (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3745 - Mass Media and Popular Culture, CD, SSCI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3771 - Mass Media Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Case Studies, C/PE (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3776 - Mass Communication Law (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3796 - Mass Media and Politics, C/PE (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4274W - Advertising in Society, WI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4551 - New Media Culture (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4721 - Mass Media and U.S. Society (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5552 - Law of Internet Communications (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5725 - Management of Media Organizations (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5771 - Media Ethics: Principles and Practice, C/PE (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5777 - Contemporary Problems in Freedom of Speech and Press (3.0 cr)
Professional Journalism Track
This track prepares students for careers in fields such as print, broadcast, and multimedia news reporting; writing and editing; producing; and photojournalism.
Students must include one visual communication course in either the professional or context area of the program and take either JOUR 3006 (context course) or JOUR 3102, JOUR 3321, or JOUR 3451 (professional courses). The capstone course and the required 4xxx or 5xxx professional course fulfill the CLA major project requirement. Journalism Core Courses
JOUR 3101 - News Reporting and Writing (3.0 cr)
Capstone Course
JOUR 4171 - Capstone: Covering the Arts (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 4193 - Walter H Brovald and John Cameron Sim Community Newspaper Practicum (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 4451 - Capstone: Advanced Electronic News Writing and Reporting (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 4452 - Capstone: Electronic Newscast Producing (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 4992 - Capstone: Field Based Practicum (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 5131 - Capstone: In-Depth Reporting (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 5155 - Capstone: Database Reporting (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 5174 - Capstone: Magazine Editing and Production (4.0 cr)
Professional Courses
Courses must be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. Professional courses from the strategic communication track may also be used (prerequisites must be met).
Students must take a total of 12 credits including one course at the 4xxx or 5xxx level.
Take exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3102 - Convergence Journalism (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3121 - Intermediate News Reporting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3155 - Publications Editing (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3173W - Magazine Writing, WI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3321 - Basic Media Graphics (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3451 - Electronic News Writing and Reporting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (1.0 cr)
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JOUR 4171 - Capstone: Covering the Arts (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4193 - Walter H Brovald and John Cameron Sim Community Newspaper Practicum (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4302 - Electronic Photojournalism (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4451 - Capstone: Advanced Electronic News Writing and Reporting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4452 - Capstone: Electronic Newscast Producing (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4992 - Capstone: Field Based Practicum (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5131 - Capstone: In-Depth Reporting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5155 - Capstone: Database Reporting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5174 - Capstone: Magazine Editing and Production (4.0 cr)
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JOUR 4990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (2.0-3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (3.0 cr)
Context Courses
Courses must be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. Directed study and specialized topics courses may be used to meet this requirement.
Students must take 12 credits including one course at the 4xxx or 5xxx level.
Take exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3xxx
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JOUR 4xxx
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JOUR 5xxx
Professional Strategic Communication Track
This track prepares students for careers in advertising and public relations.
Students must include one visual communication course in either the professional or context area of the program and take either JOUR 3006 (context course) or JOUR 3102, JOUR 3321, or JOUR 3451 (professional courses). JOUR 4259 and 4263 fulfill the CLA major project requirement. Strategic Communication Core Courses
JOUR 3201 - Principles of Strategic Communication: Advertising (3.0 cr)
or JOUR 3202 - Principles of Strategic Communication: Public Relations (3.0 cr)
JOUR 3251 - Strategic Communication Research (3.0 cr)
JOUR 4259 - Cases in Strategic Planning and Thinking (3.0 cr)
JOUR 4263 - Strategic Communication Campaigns (4.0 cr)
Professional Courses
Courses must be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. Professional courses from the journalism track may also be used (prerequisites must be met).
Take exactly 6 credit(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3241 - Creative Strategy and Copywriting (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3279W - Public Relations Writing and Campaign Tactics, WI (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3321 - Basic Media Graphics (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 3990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (1.0 cr)
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JOUR 4193 - Walter H Brovald and John Cameron Sim Community Newspaper Practicum (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4242 - Advertising Portfolio Development (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4261 - Advertising: Media Strategy (3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (2.0-3.0 cr)
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JOUR 5990 - Special Topics in Mass Communication: Professional (3.0 cr)
Context Courses
Courses must be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. Directed study and specialized topics courses may be used to meet this requirement.
Students must take 12 credits including one course at the 4xxx or 5xxx level.
Take exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
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JOUR 3xxx
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JOUR 4xxx
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JOUR 5xxx
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. For any course required in a degree program, UHP students must register for the honors version if one is offered. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
Professional journalism and strategic communication track students must take JOUR 4731H, concurrent with their capstone course. Mass communication track students must take JOUR 4731H concurrent with a 4xxx or 5xxx journalism course, or complete one honors opportunity inside the major.
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