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Requirements and Major Courses
master's program
Students
can earn a master of arts degree in journalism with a
focus on environmental journalism after completing
several requirements. Three courses are required:
JRN 815—Seminar in Press and Society
JRN 816—Seminar in Documentary Research in Journalism
JRN 817—Seminar in Quantitative Research
At least 18 credits must be earned in Journalism 800 and 900 level courses.
- The thesis option:
- At least 30 credit hours, including six credit hours for thesis research and writing
- An oral exam pertaining to the thesis
- At least 18 credits at the 800 and 900 levels in the School of Journalism
- The non-thesis option:
- At least 33 credits and a final evaluation
- At least 21 credits earned in the School of Journalism, including 18 credits at the 800 or 900 level
- The project option:
This option was approved by the Journalism School in 1997. The Graduate Affairs Committee has outlined what work is expected for a project. The six credit hour project is an alternative to a thesis and follows many of the same guidelines.- At least 30 credit hours, including six credit hours for project work
- At least 18 credits at the 800 and 900 levels in the School of Journalism
Students admitted provisionally may need to take up to 17 credit hours of collateral course work such as JRN 200 and 300 (News Writing and Reporting I and II) and JRN 430 (News and the Law).
Among the journalism courses offered are JRN 408—Environmental Reporting; JRN 492—Media Coverage of Environmental Controversies; and JRN 407—Computer Assisted Reporting.
bachelor's program
Undergraduate
students can earn a bachelor's degree in journalism
with a certificate in environmental journalism. Please
refer to the School
of Journalism page for bachelor's degree requirements.
Ph.D. program
Students can also earn a Ph.D. in mass media with a focus on environmental journalism. Please see the Ph.D. in Mass Media page for degree requirements.
requirements and major courses