Journalism Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Journalism: Magazine Major (B.A. or B.S.) Course Curriculum

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Journalism: Magazine Major (B.A. or B.S.) Course Curriculum

Curriculum 0196 Requirements

Major Requirements (49 credits)

1. JOU 110 Introduction to Journalism (3 cr.)
2. JOU 203 Computer Basics for Journalists (1 cr.)
3. JOU 206 Introduction to News Writing (3 cr.)
4. JOU 207 Introduction to Magazines (3 cr.)
5. JOU 209 Grammar for Journalists (3 cr.)
6. JOU 240 Audio-Video Production for Public Relations and Journalism (3 cr.)
7. JOU 308 Reporting and News Writing (3 cr.)
8. JOU 309 Magazine Article Writing (3 cr.)
9. JOU 316 Digital Publishing (3 cr.)
10. JOU 317 Web Design and Production (3 cr.)
11. JOU 320 Literary Journalism (3 cr.)
12. Six practicum credits are required: five from JOU 403 or JOU 411, one from JOU 402 or JOU 406
    • JOU 402 Editorial Newspaper Practicum (1-2 cr.)
    • JOU 403 Online Magazine Practicum (1-2 cr.)
    • JOU 406 Non-Editorial Newspaper Practicum (1-2 cr.)
    • JOU 411 Print Magazine Production (1-2 cr.)
13. JOU 408 Journalism Senior Seminar (0 cr.)
14. JOU 409 Environmental and Science Writing (AWR) (3 cr.)
15. JOU 498 Internship (3 cr.)
16. Select one course:
    • JOU 348 Journalism Ethics (3 cr.) or
    • JOU 455 Mass Media Law (3 cr.)
17. Three credits from the following:
    • JOU 208 Photojournalism (3 cr.)
    • JOU 307 Opinion and Review (3 cr.)
    • JOU 310 Sports Reporting (3 cr.)
    • JOU 324 Travel Writing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 325 Reporting Masterpieces (3 cr.)
    • JOU 326 Outdoor Writing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 360 Interactive Journalism (3 cr.)
    • JOU 381 Topics in Journalism (1-3 cr.)
    • JOU 401 Editing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 410 Advanced Reporting
    • JOU 494 Honors Project Tutorial (3 cr.)
    • JOU 495 Advanced Honors Project (3 cr.)
    • CMM 334 On-Camera Performance (3 cr.)

Total credits: minimum 120 (including General Education Requirements)

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in journalism (JOU) courses.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like to learn more about the Journalism Department at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Shawn Murphy
Chair, Department of Journalism
Co-Director, Center for Communication and Journalism
Office: Yokum Hall 103-A
Phone: 518-564-2422
Fax: 518-564-2105
E-mail: shawn.murphy@plattsburgh.edu