Overview
The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers a major in Broadcast Journalism.
The Department of Journalism and Media Management emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking within a multicultural, international context. Our students consistently win regional and national awards, and obtain prestigious internships and long-term positions in a competitive media marketplace. Additionally, they are meeting the challenges of the evolving media industry through entrepreneurial leadership. Our graduates also gain admission to excellent graduate programs and professional schools in a variety of fields.
Four majors are offered in the Department of Journalism and Media Management. The department's programs attract students interested in working in these specific fields, but also provide strong writing, creative, and analytical skills to students who pursue careers in other fields, such as law and business.
The School of Communication’s Electronic Media and Broadcast Journalism majors are designed for students who intend to pursue professional work in electronic news, production operations and allied fields.
Students majoring in these subjects study all aspects of television, radio, cable, broadband, digital and mobile operations. All Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Media students are encouraged to become involved in UMTV (the campus cable television channel available to the community, the UM campus and over the web) and the student-run radio station, WVUM-FM, serving South Florida.
The School's facilities include a state-of-the-art radio studio, two high-definition television studios, digital post-production suites and related capabilities.
Curriculum Requirements for Broadcast Journalism
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Requirement | ||
| Writing Skills Course: | ||
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| Select one of the following presentation skills courses: | 3 | |
| Television Performance | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Digital Skills Course: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Electronic Media Production | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| JMM 208 | Fundamentals of Newsgathering | 3 |
| JMM 303 | Communication Law and Policy | 3 |
| JMM 317 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| JMM 345 | Intermediate Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| JMM 445 | Advanced Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| JMM 517 | Television News Reporting | 3 |
| JMM 527 | Television News Producing | 3 |
| Select 6 additional credit hours in School of Communication courses | 6 | |
| Additional Suggested Courses | ||
| Consider additional elective options in Broadcast Journalism, which include (but are not limited to) the following: | ||
| Visual Design | ||
| Television Performance | ||
| Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Media Research and Analysis | ||
| Legal Issues in Media Management | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management II | ||
| Mobile Journalism | ||
| Storytelling with Data | ||
| Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization | ||
| Web Design | ||
| Latinos and the Media | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management III | ||
| Interactive Storytelling | ||
| The Business of Modern Journalism | ||
| Covering the Arts | ||
| Public Affairs Reporting | ||
| Advanced Electronic Media Production | ||
| Travel Writing | ||
| In-depth Journalism and Media Convergence | ||
| Sports and the Media | ||
| Seminar in News Ethics and Problems | ||
| Internship in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Projects and Directed Research | ||
| Latin American Journalism and Media Systems | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Seminar in Visual Storytelling | ||
| Sports Reporting | ||
| Television News Producing | ||
| Advanced Audio Video Narratives | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Other JMM or COM courses as approved by a faculty advisor in JMM | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| MTH 113 | Finite Mathematics (This course fulfills the Quantitative Skills Requirement.) | 3 |
| or JMM 285 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | |
| or STC 103 | Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication | |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Minor, Second Major and Electives | 51 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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School of Communication students are required to complete a minimum of a minor (inside or outside of the school) in addition to their Communication major to graduate. For an optional 2nd major, please see your advisor.
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School of Communication students must complete 6 credits of Written Communication Skills unless exempt based on SAT/ACT score or AP/IB exam, 3-6 credits of Mathematics, http://www.miami.edu/cognates/ and the Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Proficiency requirement.
Upper Level Elective Requirement
36 credits at the 300 level or higher are required for graduation. These credits may be earned from your major, minor and/or second major, and electives.
Suggested Plan of Study for Broadcast Journalism
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| JMM 285 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management (Course also satisfies School's Math requirement) | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| JMM 245 | Introduction to Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| WRS 106 or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 208 | Fundamentals of Newsgathering | 3 |
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 345 | Intermediate Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Television Performance | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 303 | Communication Law and Policy | 3 |
| JMM 317 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 445 | Advanced Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| JMM Elective Approved by JMM Faculty Advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 517 | Television News Reporting | 3 |
| JMM Elective Approved by JMM Faculty Advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 527 | Television News Producing | 3 |
| JMM Elective Approved by JMM Faculty Advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Mission
The goal of the broadcast journalism major is to teach students to identify news and recognize the story in a complex field of fact and opinion, conduct journalistic research, and to effectively produce content for various media formats. In addition, the major provides students with an appreciation of journalistic ethics and best practices in journalism. Although the term “broadcast” is still part of the official title of this major, the program recognizes the ongoing convergence of news media functions across all distribution platforms.
Goals
The goal of the broadcast journalism major is to teach students to identify news and recognize the story in a complex field of fact and opinion, conduct journalistic research, and to effectively produce content for various media formats. In addition, the major provides students with an appreciation of journalistic ethics and best practices in journalism. Although the term “broadcast” is still part of the official title of this major, the program recognizes the ongoing convergence of news media functions across all distribution platforms.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to acquire, critically analyze, and present journalistic messages in an appropriate format using sound reasoning and journalistic principles.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of contemporary equipment, technologies, and workflows, as well as key theoretical concepts of audio/visual/interactive storytelling.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to articulate and practice the values, ethics, laws, social responsibilities and expectations of the profession.
