Curriculum
Journalism Major Concentration Toward a B.A. In Communications
You have the choice to major in journalism or take the courses as an 18-credit minor. We encourage students from every division and discipline to bring their knowledge to the profession. Our award-winning professors are working journalists who share their real world experience in the classroom.
Journalism Major or Minor
Major: 39 Credits
Minor: 18 Credits
MCA 23300 Introduction to Journalism
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11-12:15, Thursdays 2-4:45
MCA 33300 Reporting & Writing
Thursdays 2-4:45
MCA 34100 Podcasting & Audio Journalism
Thursdays 6:30-9:00
MCA 34300 Television/Video Journalism
Mondays 3:30-6:00
MCA 34400 Journalism & Society: Covering Power
Fridays 9:30-12:15
MCA 34500 Creative Thinking for Communication Arts
Tuesdays 3:30-6:00
MCA 346 Journalism Capstone
Students will work as team on a multi-media project to focus on one story covering a big issue in New York City, or in a particular community.
Internships
Internships are strongly recommended for all students and we will help you connect with great employers.
At Least One Elective Each Semester
Journalism Program Electives include
MCA 31170 Digital Visualization
MCA 31147 Latinx Media Studies (Fall Only)
MCA 31006 Race & Media (Spring Only)
Tuesdays 2:00-4:45
MCA 31156 Sports Journalism (Fall Only)
Mondays 9:30-12:15
MCA 31014 Spanish Journalism
MCA 11108 Foundations of Data Science
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00-3:15
Tuesdays 3:00-4:45
We encourage you to take additional electives in history, political science, philosophy, English, economics, business and art. Please ask about our recommendations.
MCA 10100 Introduction to Media Studies or an equivalent media course
Ask about waiving this prerequisite.
MCA 23300 Introduction to Journalism
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00- 12:15
Thursdays 2-4:45
MCA 33300 Reporting & Writing
Thursdays 2-4:45
Either
MCA 34100 Podcasting & Audio Journalism
Thursdays 6:30 -9:00
Or
MCA 34300 Television/Video Journalism
Mondays 3:30-6:00
And any two of these electives:
MCA 31170 Digital Visualization
MCA 31147 Latinx Media Studies (Fall Only)
MCA 31006 Race & Media (Spring Only)
Tuesdays 2:00-4:45
MCA 31156 Sports Journalism (Fall Only)
Mondays 9:30-12:15
MCA 31014 Spanish Journalism
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