Department of Journalism
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The journalism program prepares students for meaningful careers in the leading news organizations of our day. Steeped in traditional journalism values, journalism classes emphasize the importance of storytelling, clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and fairness in reporting.
Augmenting journalism education based in valued traditions, the College of Mass Communications journalism faculty and staff work with news organizations in the Southwest to provide students meaningful internships and other career-advancing opportunities.
During the last few semesters of their studies, journalism majors tend to focus on print, broadcast or Web journalism. However, all journalism majors study the unique attributes of each media environment, 
and they take two classes in which they gain experience telling stories in all three environments.
Journalism majors are required to select an approved minor or take a minimum of 12 hours of political and social sciences, business and economics, science and technology, or arts and humanities
Minors. Students selecting a minor in journalism are required to pass the college’s grammar, spelling, and punctuation exam; pass ENGL 1301 and 1302 with grades of C or higher; and have a 2.75 GPA prior to enrolling in the first writing course (JOUR 2310). A minor in journalism consists of a minimum of 21 hours. At least 12 of the 21 hours must be taken in residence. Specific course requirements include JOUR 2300, 2310, 3310, 3312, 3380, 4370, and three hours of electives from journalism courses. Additional minors are listed in each supervising department and are available in advertising, electronic media and communications, general mass communications, and public relations.
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Randolph Reddick, Ph.D., Chairperson
Professor: Johnson, Reddick
Associate Professors: Dean, Saathoff, Watts
Assistant Professors: Fontenot, Grimm
Instructors: Brewton, Edwards, Hensley, McAlavy, WernsmanBack to Top
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