Journalism, Master of Arts (for dual-degree program)

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The MA in Journalism consists of the successful completion of 36 hours of course work – either in the generalized program or in an area of specialization (business, science or sports).

Requires Courses (All Programs) - Total Semester Hours: 21 to 24

Students must take either JRNL 271 or 281 but are not required to take both.

JRNL 211 - Advanced News Reporting and Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 215 - Advanced Journalism on the Web Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 216 - Reporting and Writing for the Broadcast News Media Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 231 - Journalism Ethics and Law Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 253 - Advanced Copy Editing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 271 - Professional Internship Semester Hours: 3
or
JRNL 281 - Independent Study Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 299 - Capstone Project Semester Hours: 3

Generalized Degree

Elective Courses - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Chosen from the following:

JRNL 221 - Science and Medical Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 222 - Business Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 226 - Environmental Reporting Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 241 - Advanced Sports Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 250 - Advanced Feature Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 256 - Current Issues in Science Journalism Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 271 - Professional Internship Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 281 - Independent Study Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 282 - Media Relations Techniques for the Sports and Entertainment Industries Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 290 A-Z - Special Topics in Journalism Semester Hours: 1-3
* PR 260 - The Practice of Public Relations Semester Hours: 3
* PR 261 - Survey of Public Relations Issues Semester Hours: 3
Additional electives may be chosen from the following:
MGT 231 - Sports and Entertainment Management Semester Hours: 3
RTVF 234 - Media in Sports and Entertainment Industries Semester Hours: 3
RHET 282 - Sports, Media and Society Semester Hours: 3
BIO 213 - Current Topics in Genetics and Evolution Semester Hours: 3
HADM 200 - U.S. Health System Semester Hours: 3
HADM 202 - Health Law and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
ACCT 203 - Accounting and Financial Reporting Semester Hours: 3
ECO 200 - Survey of Economics Semester Hours: 2
LEGL 200 - Legal, Political, Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business Semester Hours: 2
MKT 203 - Marketing Analysis and Management Semester Hours: 3
* On advisement, qualified students may elect other appropriate graduate-level courses.

Specialized Programs (Business, Science or Sports)

Business Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

JRNL 222 - Business Writing Semester Hours: 3
ECO 200 - Survey of Economics Semester Hours: 2
ACCT 203 - Accounting and Financial Reporting Semester Hours: 3

Electives, including:

FIN 203 - Managerial Finance Semester Hours: 3
IT 203 - Information Systems for Managers Semester Hours: 3 (including non-credit workshop)
LEGL 200 - Legal, Political, Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business Semester Hours: 2
MGT 203 - Operations Management Semester Hours: 3
MKT 203 - Marketing Analysis and Management Semester Hours: 3

Science Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

JRNL 221 - Science and Medical Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 226 - Environmental Reporting Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 256 - Current Issues in Science Journalism Semester Hours: 3

Electives, including:

BIO 213 - Current Topics in Genetics and Evolution Semester Hours: 3
HADM 200 - U.S. Health System Semester Hours: 3
HADM 202 - Health Law and Ethics Semester Hours: 3

Sports Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

JRNL 241 - Advanced Sports Writing Semester Hours: 3
JRNL 282 - Media Relations Techniques for the Sports and Entertainment Industries Semester Hours: 3
RTVF 234 - Media in Sports and Entertainment Industries Semester Hours: 3
or
RHET 282 - Sports, Media and Society Semester Hours: 3

Electives, including:

MGT 231 - Sports and Entertainment Management Semester Hours: 3
RTVF 234 - Media in Sports and Entertainment Industries Semester Hours: 3
or RHET 282 - Sports, Media and Society Semester Hours: 3
* On advisement, students may elect other appropriate graduate-level courses.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of a capstone professional project.
Successful oral defense of the capstone professional project.
Completion of an internship or independent study in area of specialization.
Completion of all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.

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Journalism, Master of Arts (for dual-degree program)

Requires Courses (All Programs) - Total Semester Hours: 21 to 24

Generalized Degree

Elective Courses - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Specialized Programs (Business, Science or Sports)

Business Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

Electives, including:

Science Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

Electives, including:

Sports Specialization - Semester Hours: 12 to 15

Required courses:

Electives, including:

Graduation Requirements