The program in Journalism includes coursework that prepares a student to be a writer and/or designer for print media and the internet. The program enables students to gather information, learn how to assimilate that information and then communicate that infomation to the interested parties.

Both a major and a minor are offered in Journalism.

Journalism majors are taught through hands on practice to gather information, verify facts, exercise news judgment, write against deadlines, edit, practice ethical decision-making, and adhere to press laws and regulations.

In addition to the school's core, students complete nine required journalism courses and one journalism/photography elective. The program begins with an overview course that surveys mass communication, including the role of print journalism. Students mix skills and theory to explore the history of journalism, its laws and regulations.

Small laboratory classes allow students to practice writing skills in an introductory news writing course, an advanced reporting course and a senior-level course in public affairs reporting. Electives include courses in newspaper, magazine and newsletter writing and graphics; still photography; newspaper or magazine editing and layout; and computer-assisted reporting and the Internet. Journalism seniors participate in a news ethics and professional problems seminar to prepare them for on-the-job decision-making.

Print majors are encouraged to work for The Miami Hurricane, UM's award-winning, student-run newspaper published twice weekly; Ibis, UM's yearbook; and Communique, the School of Communication's newspaper.

Students choose from the plethora of newspapers, magazines and newsletters published in the Greater Miami-Fort Lauderdale area for internships and part-time employment. Students have been awarded competitive internships from the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Tribune Newspapers, Knight-Ridder Newspapers and the Poynter Institute.