Journalism, B.S.C.

Learn to report, write, and design for print and digital media.

Top Journalism School

Recognized by BEA as a Top Journalism Program in the country in 2024.

Choose from 4 Tracks

Pursue a track that aligns best with your post-graduation plans and career goals.

Major or Minor

Both a major and a minor are offered in Journalism.

Tell a Story. Change the World.

The Journalism, B.S.C. program equips students with the skills to excel in print and digital media. Majors engage in hands-on practice, mastering information gathering, fact verification, deadline writing, and ethical decision-making, preparing them for diverse journalism careers.

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This course provides students with an understanding of writing styles appropriate for communicating in the digital age, with particular emphasis on grammar, spelling, syntax and clarity. It provides a solid foundation for further practice and specialization in various types of multimedia communication.

Skill development in gathering facts and other material for, and in preparation of, news stories in a variety of genres across platforms. Focus on gathering information from multiple sources, analyzing and organizing information for dissemination, and presenting the most pertinent facts clearly and cohesively to multiple media outlets.

This course teaches how to extract meaning from data for more powerful reporting.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental procedures in the production and development of mobile storytelling.

Students generate comprehensive business plans for a proposed media enterprise. Organizational, financial, and marketing aspects of starting a media business are discussed.

Dr. Sallie Hughes

Department Chair
shughes@miami.edu | (305) 284-9497

4 Tracks Available

Reporting and Writing
Visual and Documentary
Sports, Travel and Lifestyle Features
Media and Journalism Studies

Related Minors

Broadcast Journalism
Electronic Media
Hispanic Media
Media Management
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Immerse yourself in the world of storytelling in print and online through the lens of passionate students. The Miami Hurricane serves as the voice of the U, capturing the essence of student experiences, triumphs, and challenges.

Course Spotlight

Sports Reporting with Professor Kaufman

This unique sports journalism course gives students the rare opportunity to not just attend Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, and Miami Marlins games, but to be in the media room with professional reporters. The course is taught by Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman.

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