The Journalism program affords students the luxury of small classes taught by award-winning journalists in a newsroom setting.
Students learn the basics of reporting and newswriting, as well as critical analysis of current topics and the way they are presented in the news. They also learn about landmark cases that have shaped journalism, and how to find their niche in the ever-changing landscape of media.
The journalism major (39 credits) and minor (18 credits) are part of a liberal arts education that blends theory and practices. Our courses explore subjects such as the history of journalism, contemporary media, video storytelling, radio news writing and production, and journalism ethics and the law. Advanced courses include narrative or long-form journalism, sports reporting, column writing, as well as multimedia practices and shooting video for news stories. Students also have access to a state-of-the-art Mac lab and audio production studio and the most advanced research software.
Our interns have been placed in all of the major New York City news stations, as well as at newspapers, magazines and online outlets throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Major Requirements
Major Requirements – 39 Credits
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Foundation Courses (24 Crs) (All are required) 086:201 Introduction to Media Studies I 086:202 Introduction to Media Studies II 086:304 Convergence 086:334/344 Journalism, Ethics and the Law** 086:337 Basic Reporting and Newswriting** 086:338 Advanced Reporting** 086:340 Introduction to Multimedia 086:400 Journalism Capstone •Note: The courses in bold should be taken before all others. They are prerequisites for most other journalism courses. ____ Cross Training Requirements – 3 Credits
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ACM Interdisciplinary Course in Journalism – 3 Credits Required
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086:309 Imagery and Culture
086:388 Global Journalism
086:401 Special Topics in Journalism**
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Internship or Workshop – 3 Credits Required. Choose at least one:
086:459 Internship in Journalism
086:460 Internship in Journalism
086:493 Newsroom Workshop**
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ACM Departmental Requirements – 6 Credits Required
083:101 Intro to Arts, Culture and Media*
083:301 Colloquium or 083:401 Seminar in ACM*
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* ACM Critical Studies Core Requirement
**Intensive Writing Courses
Note: a minimum of 120 credits is required for Graduation
Minor Requirements
Minor Requirements – 18 Credits
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086:201 Intro to Media Studies I 086:202 Intro to Media Studies II 086:334/344 Journalism, Ethics & the Law** 086:337 Basic Reporting & Newswriting** 086:338 Advanced Reporting** 086:340 Intro to Multimedia |
