Overview

The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers a major in Electronic Media.

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 Electronic Media

Core Courses
JMM 102Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age3
COM 250Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics3
Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Requirement
Writing Skills Course:
JMM 108Writing for the Digital Age3
Select one of the following presentation skills courses:3
Television Performance
Public Speaking
Business Communication
Digital Skills Course:
JMM 245Introduction to Electronic Media Production3
Major Requirement
JMM 208Fundamentals of Newsgathering3
JMM 303Communication Law and Policy3
JMM 301Media Research and Analysis3
Other Required Courses
Select six of the following: 118
Visual Design
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
Legal Issues in Media Management
Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management
Mobile Journalism
Storytelling with Data
Media Sales
Broadcast Journalism
Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization
Web Design
Intermediate Electronic Media Production
Strategic Media Management
Media Industry Trends
Latinos and the Media
Media Entrepreneurship
Advanced Feature Design
Evolution and Impact of Television Content: The American Sitcom
Interactive Storytelling
Media Distribution for Film and Television
The Business of Modern Journalism
Covering the Arts and Entertainment
Public Affairs Reporting
Advanced Electronic Media Production
Travel Writing
Sports and the Media
Web and Media Analytics
Seminar in News Ethics and Problems
Journalism and Media Management Internship (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum)
Projects and Directed Research (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum)
Latin American Journalism and Media Systems
Television News Reporting
Television News Producing
Sports Reporting
Feature Writing
Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management (Business Related Focus)
General Education Requirements
Written Communication Skills:
WRS 105First-Year Writing I3
WRS 106First-Year Writing II3
or ENG 106 Writing About Literature and Culture
Quantitative Skills:
MTH 113Finite 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
Areas of Knowledge:
Arts & Humanities Cognate9
People & Society Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major)
STEM Cognate9
Additional Requirements
Minor, Second Major and Electives51
Total Credit Hours120
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Courses should be selected with an approval from a faculty advisor.

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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 Electronic Media

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredit Hours
JMM 102 Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age 3
JMM 108 Writing for the Digital Age 3
WRS 105 First-Year Writing I 3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
JMM 208 Fundamentals of Newsgathering 3
JMM 285 Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management (Course also satisfies School's Math requirement) 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 Hours15
Sophomore Year
Fall
JMM 233, COS 211,
Television Performance
or Public Speaking
or Business Communication
3
JMM 245 Introduction to Electronic Media Production 3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
JMM 303 Communication Law and Policy 3
COM 250 Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Junior Year
Fall
JMM 301 Media Research and Analysis 3
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Senior Year
Fall
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Select 3 credits in Electronic Media Bulletin course list 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

Mission

The goal of the Electronic Media major is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the Electronic Media industries while allowing them to specialize in an area of their choosing. Students in this major have the opportunity to customize their program of study. While some students focus on electronic media production, others complete a more eclectic mix of electronic media production and industry-related course work.

Goals

The goal of the Electronic Media major is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the Electronic Media industries while allowing them to specialize in an area of their choosing. Students in this major have the opportunity to customize their program of study. While some students focus on electronic media production, others complete a more eclectic mix of electronic media production and industry-related course work.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
  • 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 write and present media, information, or reports appropriate for a professional media industry environment.