Overview

The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers majors in Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism and Media Management.

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's major in Journalism prepares students to be writers, editors and designers for a variety of media from mainstream and alternative newspapers and magazines to online media and entrepreneurial ventures. We emphasize effective storytelling through writing, audio and video recording, photography, graphics and data visualization. Reporting skills, analytical thinking and journalistic ethics are stressed throughout the program. Students are encouraged to work for The Miami Hurricane, the student-run newspaper, Distraction magazine and the Ibis yearbook, all of which are nationally award-winning publications.  The robust South Florida media market also provides off-campus opportunities at various professional publications and websites. 

Students majoring in Journalism may concentrate their studies in one of several tracks or areas or they may customize their course of study. The suggested tracks include: Reporting and Writing (which is the general journalism or custom track); Media and Journalism Studies (a more conceptual and less applied track for students interested in media analysis); Visual and Documentary Journalism (which allows for the study of photography, web design and videography or documentaries); and Sports, Travel and Lifestyle Features (which focuses on these as related areas of content). These tracks allow students the flexibility to design programmatic concentrations in everything from writing to web design to documentary and visual storytelling. 

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 Journalism

Core Courses
JMM 102Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age3
JMM 208Fundamentals of Newsgathering3
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
Select one of the following digital skills courses:3
Visual Design
Introduction to Electronic Media Production
Storytelling with Data
Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization
Web Design
Social Media
Online Journalism
Web and Media Analytics
Applied Data Analytics for Journalism and Media Management
Track Requirement
Choose one of the following:6-12
Media and Journalism Studies 1
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
Media Research and Analysis
Communication Law and Policy
Reporting and Writing
Communication Law and Policy
Public Affairs Reporting
Feature Writing
Seminar in News Ethics and Problems
Sports, Travel and Lifestyle Features
Communication Law and Policy
Public Affairs Reporting
Feature Writing
Visual and Documentary
Introduction to Electronic Media Production
Communication Law and Policy
Intermediate Electronic Media Production
Social Media
JMM Electives - Based on track and selected with approval of JMM Faculty Advisor15-21
Visual Design
Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management
Introduction to Documentary Photography
Television Performance
Introduction to Electronic Media Production
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
Journalism Practicum
Media Research and Analysis
Communication Law and Policy
Legal Issues in Media Management
Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management
Mobile Journalism
Storytelling with Data
Media Sales
Media Programming
Broadcast Journalism
History of Journalism
Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization
Web Design
Intermediate Electronic Media Production
Podcast Storytelling
Advanced Documentary Photography
Newspaper Editing and Layout
Strategic Media Management
Media Industry Trends
Latinos and the Media
Children and the Media
Media Entrepreneurship
Advanced Feature Design
Evolution and Impact of Television Content: The American Sitcom
Interactive Storytelling
Programming for Interactivity
Advanced Infographics and Data Visualization
Social Media
Media Distribution for Film and Television
Media Technology
The Business of Modern Journalism
Travel Journalism
Infographics and Data Visualization Studio
Online Journalism
Covering the Arts and Entertainment
Public Affairs Reporting
Advanced Electronic Media Production
Travel Writing
Sports and the Media
Hate, The Media, and Free Speech
Web and Media Analytics
Seminar in News Ethics and Problems
Applied Data Analytics for Journalism and Media Management
Journalism and Media Management Internship
Projects and Directed Research
Latin American Journalism and Media Systems
Television News Reporting
Sports Reporting
Television News Producing
Feature Writing
Magazine Planning
3D Design and Graphics
Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management
Advanced Projects and Directed Research
General Education Requirements
Written Communication Skills: 2
WRS 105First-Year Writing I3
WRS 106First-Year Writing II3
or WRS 107 First-Year Writing II: STEM
or ENG 106 Writing About Literature and Culture
Quantitative Skills:
MTH 113Finite Mathematics3
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 Electives 345-48
Total Credit Hours120
1

Students majoring in the Media and Journalism track should take JMM 285 which will count for both the major and the math requirement.

2

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.

3

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. 

Upper Level Elective Requirement

36 credits at the 300 level or higher are required for graduation. These credits may be earned from you major, minor, and/or second major and electives.

Suggested Plan of Study for Media and Journalism Studies Track

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, MTH 113,
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
or Finite Mathematics
or Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication
3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Sophomore Year
Fall
JMM 233, COS 211,
Television Performance
or Public Speaking
or Business Communication
3
Select one digital skills course from the Journalism Bulletin 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
WRS 106, 107,
First-Year Writing II
or First-Year Writing II: STEM
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Junior Year
Fall
JMM 301 Media Research and Analysis 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
JMM 285 Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives 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

Suggested Plan of Study for Reporting and Writing Track

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, MTH 113,
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
or Finite Mathematics
or Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication
3
Select one digital skills course from the Journalism Bulletin 3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
 Credit Hours15
Sophomore Year
Fall
WRS 106, 107,
First-Year Writing II
or First-Year Writing II: STEM
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives Bulletin course list 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 233, COS 211,
Television Performance
or Public Speaking
or Business Communication
3
JMM 444 or 544 Public Affairs Reporting
or Feature Writing
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
JMM 461 Seminar in News Ethics and Problems 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
 Total Credit Hours120

Suggested Plan of Study for Sports, Travel and Lifestyle Features Track

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, MTH 113,
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
or Finite Mathematics
or Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication
3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Sophomore Year
Fall
JMM 233, COS 211,
Television Performance
or Public Speaking
or Business Communication
3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
WRS 106, 107,
First-Year Writing II
or First-Year Writing II: STEM
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 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 444 or 544 Public Affairs Reporting
or Feature Writing
3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 one digital skills course from the Journalism Bulletin 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
 Total Credit Hours120

Suggested Plan of Study for Visual and Documentary Track

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, MTH 113,
Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management
or Finite Mathematics
or Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication
3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Sophomore Year
Fall
JMM 245 Introduction to Electronic Media Production 3
JMM 303 Communication Law and Policy 3
Arts and Humanities Cognate 3
STEM Cognate 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
JMM 345 Intermediate Electronic Media Production 3
COM 250 Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics 3
WRS 106, 107,
First-Year Writing II
or First-Year Writing II: STEM
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
Minor or Second Major or Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Junior Year
Fall
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives Bulletin course list 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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 one digital skills course from the Journalism Bulletin 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
JMM 433 Social Media 3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
JMM 233, COS 211,
Television Performance
or Public Speaking
or Business Communication
3
Select 3 credits in Journalism electives 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
 Total Credit Hours120

Mission

The Journalism program at the University of Miami teaches students to identify news, recognize the story in complex matters, distinguish between fact and opinion, and present the story in the format best suited to the subject and audience.

Goals

Upon graduation, students are prepared to work in a variety of news and information settings and are equipped to gather and analyze information, critically evaluate it, and write and produce material for various media formats, all within the guiding ethical and legal principles of journalism.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to acquire, critically analyze, and report stories s 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.