Students who choose the major in Media Studies with concentration in journalism must complete:

• MEDA 134 - The Feature Article I (cc)
• MEDA 145 - Media in America
• MEDA 399 - Internship in Media Studies

Concentration Requirements

• MEDA 130 - News Reporting
• MEDA 232 - Investigative Reporting
• MEDA 234 - The Feature Article II
• MEDA 222 - News Publication Practicum I
• MEDA 333 - News Publication Practicum II

Additional Requirements

Students in this major must complete 6 credits selected from the following:

• MEDA 132 - Copy Editing and Layout
• MEDA 154 - Publicity Writing
• MEDA 240 - Magazine Elements and Design
• MEDA 251 - Sports Reporting
• MEDA 252 - The Practice of Public Relations
• MEDA 255 - Creative Advertising
• MEDA 261 - Free Speech, Media and the Law
• MEDA 275 - Photojournalism
• MEDA 295 - Topics in Media Studies
• MEDA 230 - Entertainment Writing
• MEDA 345 - Writing for the Digital Media
• MEDA 387 - Challenges in American Journalism
• MEDA 397 - Independent Study in Media Studies
• Plus Students in this major must complete 12 credits in a concentration of  Media Studies offerings numbered from MEDA 110-499 chosen in conjunction with the program director and six credits in major electives (or major English courses numbered 200 or above)

Note(s)

There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major of Media Studies.