Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Journalism and Print Media degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate news-gathering skills, including research and interviewing methods
2. write grammatically correct, accurate, objective, and comprehensive accounts
3. demonstrate a working knowledge of ethical journalism, including an understanding of the purpose of journalism
4. be able to use various narrative techniques in news and feature stories for print and the web
5. be skilled in the basic operation of desktop publishing tools
6. be critically aware of the roles and ethical responsibilities of journalists in a multicultural society

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

* Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (10 to 11 Courses, 30 to 33 Credits):

• ART 7300 - Digital Publication Design 3 Credit(s) or
• ART 7400 - Typography 3 Credit(s) or
• SPE 2100 - Effective Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• Foreign Language I and/or II 3 or 6 Credit(s) or
• PHI XXXX – Philosophy Elective 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• ENG XXXX – English Literature 3 Credit(s)
• Suggested:  ENG 3000 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• ENG XXXX – English Literature 3 Credit(s)
• Suggested:  ENG 4000 - Short Fiction 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• HIS 1100 - American Civilization I 3 Credit(s) or
• HIS 3100 - Europe: Napoleon to Hitler, 1789 to 1945 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• POL 5100 - American Government and Politics 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s) or
• SOC 3100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• JRL 3100 - Basic Journalism 3 Credit(s)
• JRL 3200 - Advanced Journalism 3 Credit(s)
• JRL 4400 - Feature and Magazine Writing 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

Total Credits: 60