Academic Catalog

Certificate in Journalism

A certificate in Journalism requires the completion of 15 credit hours. A certificate in journalism allows individuals to enter the field of journalism, enhance a current skill set, or transition into media-related careers. A certificate in journalism may also all a journalist to specialize in areas like investigative journalism, data journalism, or sports journalism for career advancement. Students wishing to obtain a certificate must take these five classes:

JOU 204Journalism3
JOU 205Intro to Sports Communication3
JOU 362News Editing3
JOU 363Magazine and Features Writing3
JOU 365Adv Public Affairs Reporting3
Total Hours15