OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21
[Archived Catalog]
Journalism News and Information Major (B.S.J.) |
Major code BJ6906
Scripps College of Communication
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
200 Schoonover Center for Communication
20 E. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2590
Fax: 740.593.2592
http://www.scrippsjschool.org
info@scrippsjschool.org
Hans Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies, contact person
Program Overview
The news and information track replaces four previous sequences (news/editing, online, magazine and broadcast news), reflecting the changes in the fundamental nature of journalism with the advent of mobile technology and the advent of the World Wide Web. Today’s media professionals create news and information in a variety of platforms, such as print, video, audio and digital. This semesters-based program responds to the new media landscape by giving students flexibility to take courses across what were previously narrow industry niches. The program includes courses in professional journalistic skills and conceptual issues in journalism along with a solid foundation in liberal arts.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism strives to admit the best academically and professionally qualified freshmen. The school considers the following criteria in granting admission:
· Strength of high school curriculum
· Performance in high school curriculum
· High school class rank (if your class ranks)
· High school grade point average
· ACT and/or SAT scores
Students demonstrating notable talent or experience, as well as applicants from historically underrepresented populations, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to include in their application essay information about all media-related experience, as well as participation in the school’s High School Journalism Workshop, if applicable.
Instead of reporting minimum test scores and GPA requirements, we report the middle 50% range to give a more accurate picture of the students who we are admitting. Our incoming freshmen class will be made up of students who are in the top 25% with higher scores as well as students in the lower 25% with lower scores. See the university-wide profile for comparison.
For example, the middle 50% of the school’s admitted freshman classes for the fall of 2012 and 2013 had:
· High school class rank: top 7-34%
· ACT composite scores: 24-28
· SAT composite scores (Math + Critical Reading): 1050-1250
· High school grade point average: 3.64 (4.0 scale)
NOTE:Students who attended our High School Journalism Workshop and earned Ohio University credit should indicate on the freshman application that they previously attended Ohio University (they should use the traditional application for incoming freshmen, despite the credit hour earned as a high school students).
Change of Program Policy
Students seeking to change their major to journalism follow the same requirements as external transfer applicants.
External Transfer Admission
Transfer students are admitted to the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism twice each year. The policy applies to all transfers from other departments at Ohio University, as well as from other colleges and universities. Transfer students will be considered only when they have completed at least 30 semester hours, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. In addition to grades, consideration will be given to journalism courses taken, journalism experience or background in a program offered by the School (professional or college), test scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements of intent, and work samples. Applicants for transfer must use the School’s Application for Transfer form, which is available on the “Admissions Information” section of the school’s website . Official transcripts, letters, and other supporting documents must be attached to the Application for Transfer at the time of its submission.
Transfer applications are accepted – no later than September 28 for transfer in spring semesterand February 15 for transfer in fall semester. Application for transfer can be made only once per academic year. Applications must be received by the above dates. Late applications will not be considered. A special faculty committee will conduct evaluations and recommendations. The School’s director and associate director will make final decisions.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students will find career opportunities in mass communication fields such as journalism, including news reporting and producing online and offline for digital, broadcast and print platforms. Students will be prepared to pursue graduate study in mass communication, international communication and news media.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
College-Level Requirements for the Scripps College of Communication
View the College-Level Requirements for the Scripps College of Communication .
Journalism Core
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better:
- JOUR 1010 - The Future of Media Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2311 - Introduction to Multiplatform Reporting and Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3100 - Communication Law Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3200 - Ethics, Mass Media, and Society Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4130 - Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
News & Information Track
Complete the following course:
- JOUR 4870 - News and Information Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Complete three of the following courses:
- JOUR 3140 - Fundamentals of Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3310 - Reporting Public Issues Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3330 - Editing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3500 - Radio and Television Reporting and Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4300 - Magazine Editing and Production Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4410J - Magazine Feature Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4790 - Data Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4920 - Advanced Multimedia Reporting Practicum Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4921 - Advanced Multimedia News Editing Practicum Credit Hours: 3
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NOTE: Courses taken to meet the news and information track core requirements may not be used to meet journalism electives parts 1 or 2 requirements.
Journalism Electives - Part 1
Complete two of the following courses or one of the following courses and one course from VICO or *MDIA. *Note: MDIA 1010 not allowed.
- JOUR 1330 - Precision Language for Journalists Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2210 - Graphics of Communication Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3140 - Fundamentals of Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3310 - Reporting Public Issues Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3330 - Editing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3380 - Graphics and Audiences Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3500 - Radio and Television Reporting and Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3630 - Reviewing and Criticism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3700 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3750 - Advertising Media Planning and Buying Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4150 - Environmental and Science Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4180 - Digital Information and Innovation Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4200 - Podcasting and Audio Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4300 - Magazine Editing and Production Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4320 - Specialized Business Media Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4350 - Advanced Editing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4390 - Business Reporting Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4410J - Magazine Feature Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4420 - Advanced Magazine Feature Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4450 - Creative Concepts Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4490 - Economics Reporting Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4520 - Radio and Television Producing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4650 - Opinion Writing Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4670 - Foreign Correspondence Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4700 - Sportswriting Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4790 - Data Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4901 - Topical Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4920 - Advanced Multimedia Reporting Practicum Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4921 - Advanced Multimedia News Editing Practicum Credit Hours: 3
Journalism Electives - Part 2
Complete two of the following courses:
- JOUR 2050 - News and Information Literacy Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2230 - Podcasting Survey Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2500 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3110 - History of American Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3400 - Advertising and Public Relations Research and Theory Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 3620 - Community Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4190 - Legal Issues of Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4230 - International and Cross-Cultural Advertising Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4510 - Corporate Social Responsibility Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4530 - Strategic Social Media Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4630 - Media and Conflicts Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4660 - International Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4710 - Public Relations Planning Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4810 - News Media Management Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4820 - Strategic Communication Management for Advertising and PR Professionals Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4900 - Special Issues and Topics in Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4922 - Seminar in Broadcast News Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4923 - Seminar in Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 4940 - Research in Journalism and Communications Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Area of Specialization
Journalism majors are required to take a total of 21 semester hours. Advisor approval of specialization is required. (Note: Courses taken to fulfill specialization requirements cannot also count toward general requirements. They can fulfill university Tier requirements.) Complete one of these two options:
Option 1
21 semester hours in a single department other than Journalism, Media Arts & Studies, or Visual Communication (6 hours must be at the 3000 or higher level).
Option 2
Complete 12 semester hours in a single department other than Journalism, Media Arts & Studies, or Visual Communication (6 hours must be at the at the 3000 or higher level) and 9 semester hours in any other department or an advisor-approved collection of related courses. The 9 hours must be in a subject area other than Journalism.
General Liberal Arts Requirement
Complete one course from each of the following:
- African American Studies (AAS) or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)
- Applied Science
- Arts & Sciences elective or COMS 1030
- Fine Arts/Interdisciplinary Arts
- Natural Science
- Political Science
- Psychology (not PSY 1110 )
- Sociology or Anthropology
- Statistics ( PSY 1110 , MATH 2500 , or ECON 3810 )
- Tier II CCP course (not MDIA 3175 )
Complete two courses from each of the following:
- Economics (ECON) [Take either two ECON courses or one ECON course and one of the following: ACCT 1010 , BUSL 2000 , MGT 2000 , MKT 2020 , FIN 3000 , MIS 2021 .]
- English (ENG, one in literature)
- Foreign or Sign Language (must be same language)
- History
- Philosophy ( PHIL 1200 , plus additional PHIL or CLWR course)