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Print Journalism
The print journalism sequence focuses on preparing students for careers in various print media, including newspapers and magazines, as well as preparing students technologically for media convergence of this content to online sources. Courses in news writing and print design techniques, as well as working for the student newspaper (The Chanticleer), are benefits that attract students to this sequence. Mike Stedham, who is the Manager of Student Media at JSU, oversees the print journalism program.

Degree Requirements

In order to graduate, Print Journalism students must:

  • Successfully complete all university requirements; 39 hours in the Department of Communication; Plus EH 141, CS 201 or TEC 201; foreign language 101 and 102; a 6 hour sequence of English literature; a 6 hour sequence of history; and the completion of a minor field.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and have a grade of C in all required departmental courses.
  • Complete a 350-hour internship in the senior year with a professional organization.
  • Pass the exits exams administered during the capstone (COM 420) course.

Print Journalism majors must successfully pass these courses:

Broadcast degree requirements

Public Relations degree requirements
For more information, contact Mr. Mike Stedham
  
 

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