Program Overview
Journalism Program
The Journalism program at Baylor University offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers in journalism, public relations, and related fields. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in writing, reporting, and editing, as well as an understanding of the principles and practices of journalism.
Course Offerings
The Journalism program offers a wide range of courses, including:
- Introduction to Mass Communication (JOU 1303)
- Media Literacy in a Democratic Society (JOU 2301)
- Reporting and Writing for Media (JOU 2303)
- Editing (JOU 3325)
- Broadcast Writing and Reporting (JOU 3315)
- Advertising Procedures (JOU 3320)
- Public Relations (JOU 3367)
- Media Photography I: Introduction (JOU 3355)
- Media Photography II: Photojournalism (JOU 3356)
- Advanced Photography (JOU 3357)
- Videography for Broadcast Journalism (JOU 3358)
- Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations (JOU 3366)
- Media Design (JOU 3369)
- Public Relations Agency (JOU 3370)
- Writing for Media Markets (JOU 3372)
- Public Relations Writing (JOU 3374)
- Advanced Reporting and Writing (JOU 3375)
- History of American Journalism (JOU 3376)
- Advanced Broadcast Reporting & Producing (JOU 3385)
- Editorial and Column Writing (JOU 3386)
- International Communication (JOU 3387)
- Magazine and Feature Writing (JOU 3389)
- News Internship (JOU 3391)
- Photo Internship (JOU 3392)
- Religious Communication Internship (JOU 3393)
- Advertising Internship (JOU 3394)
- Public Relations Internship (JOU 3395)
- Magazine Publishing (JOU 3397)
- Research (JOU 1V9R, JOU 2V9R, JOU 3V9R, JOU 4V9R)
- Special Studies (JOU 4V95)
- Radford Seminar (JOU 4V80)
Program Requirements
To graduate with a degree in Journalism, students must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours, including:
- 40 hours of general education courses
- 36 hours of journalism core courses
- 18 hours of journalism elective courses
- 12 hours of free electives
- 18 hours of minor or secondary major courses
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Journalism program is based on a student's academic record, including GPA and test scores. Students must also submit a writing sample and complete an interview with the program director.
Research Areas
The Journalism program at Baylor University has a strong research focus, with faculty members specializing in areas such as:
- Media history
- Journalism ethics
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Media law
- International communication
Faculty
The Journalism program is taught by a faculty of experienced journalists and scholars, including:
- Professors with Ph.D.s in journalism or related fields
- Professional journalists with expertise in areas such as reporting, editing, and broadcasting
- Scholars with research expertise in areas such as media history, journalism ethics, and public relations
Facilities
The Journalism program at Baylor University is housed in the Baylor University campus, which provides state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Computer labs with industry-standard software
- Broadcast studios with professional-grade equipment
- Newsrooms with access to national and international news wires
- Libraries with extensive collections of journalism and media-related materials
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Journalism program at Baylor University have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Publishing
- Digital media
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for the Journalism program at Baylor University vary depending on the student's residency status and other factors. For more information, please contact the university's admissions office.