Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Multimedia Journalism Major


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The Multimedia Journalism major will help students acquire the writing and research skills necessary for providing audiences with compelling and relevant stories in a variety of media formats. Students will learn how to create content for broadcast, magazines, newspapers and online publications. In addition to receiving intensive writing instruction, students will gain an understanding of the technical, aesthetic and legal elements of this field.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Recommended


These General Education Courses are recommended by the Communication and Media Studies Department.

Required Courses in Major 37 Credits*


Notes:


*Credits required may vary depending on courses transferred from other schools (e.g. 3 cr. vs. 4 cr. courses).

This major does not require a minor.

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