Multimedia Journalism (B.A.)

The Multimedia Journalism major converges the disciplines of traditional and new media into a single stream which exposes students to and trains them to print, broadcast, digital and citizen journalism.

The major stresses basic news gathering, reporting and writing skills for multi-platform delivery, with a particular emphasis on the instantaneous dissemination advantages of social media.

The major is structured as a building process that moves students from the initial broad exposure to mass communication. The focus is on the essentials of media ethics and responsibilities and creating media professionals who will compete in any terrain around the world.

Before declaring a MMJ major, students must complete 24 credits of university coursework, complete RHET 1020  with a grade B or better, complete JRMC 2200  with a grade B or better, and pass an English Proficiency Test with a grade no less than a 75%.

Admission to the MMJ program is highly competitive and space is limited. Eligible students who meet the above requirements will be ranked and selected based on their cumulative grade point average (GPA).

MMJ majors are not permitted to have a major in CMA or IMC. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Arts degree in MMJ, of which no more than 48 credits can be in MMJ, and another 72 of their total credit hours must be from outside of their major. Of those 72 credits, 3 collateral credits must be in a 300-level course in English and Comparative Literature or HIST 4290  or RHET 3330  or RHET 3340  or PPAD 4111  or PPAD 4113 .

Core Curriculum (40 credits)