Journalism and Broadcasting Major (BA, BS)

Description

Administered by the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations, the major in Journalism and Broadcasting (JRB) prepares students for careers in online, TV, radio, newspaper and magazine journalism; public and community relations; public information; advertising; corporate communications; television and radio station sales; promotions and management; independent and corporate production studios, corporate media centers and government service.

Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student can declare this major.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (31-40 credits)

Students studying the major in Journalism and Broadcasting (JRB) pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and must complete the corresponding degree’s requirements.

The major in Journalism and Broadcasting consists of at least 39 credits of course work in courses within the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations. In addition, students must complete a course of study in a disciplinary area outside the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations. Typically, students complete a minor (normally 18-21 credits) or a second major (normally 30-36 credits).

In lieu of a minor or second major in another discipline, students may elect, with department approval, a contractual program consisting of a minimum of 18 credits of courses in an area not identified as a formal minor or major at Brockport. Study of a foreign language other than Spanish or French (in which minors are offered), bilingual-multicultural studies or foreign cultural studies are encouraged for such a program.

Completion of all requirements for the major thus requires a minimum of 57 credits of required and elective courses.

* Please note in the catalog course list some courses have pre-requisites and co-requisites.

Major Department Requirements (39 credits)

At least 39 credits (13 courses) including 12 credit hours (4 courses) of Required Core Courses plus 27 credit hours (9 courses) in one of the following concentrations:

  1. Media Production (JMP) for students interested in field and studio audio and video production.
  2. Multimedia Journalism (MMJ) for students interested in writing for online, print and broadcast media.
  3. Public Relations (PRPI) for students interested in helping organizations build relationships with publics that are important to them.
  4. Media Studies (JMS) for students interested in an in-depth examination of the relationship between media and society.

At least 12 credit hours in the major must be taken at Brockport. All students must also complete a minor (typically 18-21 credit hours) or a second major (typically 30-36 credit hours) in a discipline other than Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations.

PLEASE NOTE: Students should take JRB 200 or 227, JRB 242, plus JRB 224 or 243 during their first three semesters at SUNY Brockport.

IMPORTANT: JRB 200 or 227, 224, 242 and 243 must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Required Core Courses (12 credits)

Media Production Concentration (JMP) (27 credits)

Required Courses:

Choose at least TWO courses from the following list

Choose at least ONE course from the following list:

Multimedia Journalism Concentration (MMJ) (27 credits)

Required Courses:

Choose at least THREE courses from the following list:

Choose at least ONE course from the following list:

Public Relations Concentration (PRPI) (27 credits)

Required Courses:

Choose at least TWO courses from the following list:

Media Studies Concentration (JMS) (27 credits)

Required Courses:

Choose at least TWO courses from the following list:

Choose at least THREE courses from the following list:

Total Number of Major Credits: 39 credits

Prerequisites

  • JRB 200 is prerequisite for JRB 346, JRB 348, JRB 358, JRB 448 and JRB 455
  • JRB 224 OR JRB 243 is a prerequisite for JRB 343, JRB 227, JRB 324
  • JRB 224 is a prerequisite for JRB 321, JRB 322, JRB 325, JRB 361,
  • JRB 225 is a prerequisite for JRB 328
  • JRB 225 AND JRB 328 are prerequisites for JRB 334 and JRB 432
  • JRB 242 is a prerequisite for JRB 468 and JRB 496
  • JRB 243 is a co-requisite for JRB 346
  • JRB 346 is prerequisite for JRB 445
  • JRB 348 is co-requisite for JRB 446
  • Junior or Senior Status prerequisite for JRB 412, JRB 463, JRB 467 and JRB 496

* Denotes courses that meet both major and general education requirements

Minor Requirements (18-21 Credits)

  • Journalism and Broadcasting majors must have a minor (or second major)

Students may choose to do a second major, typically 30-36 credits, instead of a minor. Choosing this would decrease the total number of elective credits needed for degree to approximately 2-14 elective credits.

Electives (13-31 credits)

Total Credits (120 credits)

Additional Degree Requirements

  • JRB 200 or 227, 224, 242 and 243 must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Journalism and Broadcasting Major, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and/or involvement in the media’s role in democratic societies
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and the laws that govern the mass media industry
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of writing for the various forms of media
  4. Demonstrate media literacy through an ability to analyze, evaluate and/or create media messages
  5. Demonstrate an ability to work with others to complete media-related projects

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