Journalism ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs master the skills of clear, powerful communication about things that matter. Those skills are essential to success in every knowledge-intensive field. How to find things out ... how to separate fact from fiction ... how to write clearly ... how to create compelling content across media platforms — that’s what our majors learn. Then our graduates apply those skills in successful careers. Some work in big-city newsrooms. Others are in law firms, government agencies and TV studios. They are teachers, consultants and social-media influencers. In every case, they’re using what they learned at Miami.
Journalism majors complete 13 total classes in the major:
- Ten required courses, from “Journalism and American Life” for first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to a portfolio/capstone course for seniors. Required course topics include news writing/reporting, multimedia journalism and data journalism.
- Three electives: Students choose from a menu of special topics, including podcasting, magazine writing and sports writing.
- Effective fall semester 2025, journalism majors will complete either a minor outside the Department of Media, Journalism and Film or a second major.
Unlock the innovative research and creative projects shaping the future of Media, Journalism, and Film! Explore the exciting work of our faculty and ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs, from thought-provoking publications to dynamic ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-driven projects. Dive into the powerful world where storytelling, media analysis, and visual culture collide—right at the core of our department.
The program's interdepartmental framework brings together insights and applications from various disciplines while providing access to resources across several departments.
Effective fall 2025, journalism ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will have the option of declaring a second major or selecting a minor (minors must be outside the Department of Media, Journalism and Film).
All writing, reporting and editing courses are limited to 20 total ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs. These caps on class sizes are designed to support an effective learning environment where ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs receive individualized instruction and feedback from faculty.
Students can gain practical experience at both on- and off-campus news organizations. On campus choices include The Miami Student, RedHawk Radio and UP magazines, Miami Television News. Off campus, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs regularly serve as interns at The Columbus Dispatch, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati magazine, The Dayton Daily News and TV stations and websites in Ohio and beyond.
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