E-mail this pageMajors in Journalism: Magazine or Newspaper
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.) in Journalism
Program Requirements
View the Course Curriculum for the B.A. or B.S. in Journalism. Note: this 621kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
View Journalism (JOU) Course Descriptions
Journalism: Newspaper Major
The newspaper journalism major prepares students for jobs as newspaper reporters, editors, and page designers. While the program contains a large practical component with hands-on courses in news, reporting, copy editing, page layout, and desktop publishing, it also contains a strong theoretical component in courses that teach press history, ethics, and law. Students take newspaper-specific courses in which they
- write articles on speculation for the Press Republican , Plattsburgh's daily newspaper
- work as reporters, photographers, section editors, copy editors, page designers, editorial cartoonists, graphic artists, and advertising designers for Cardinal Points
- design camera-ready publications for a variety of intended audiences
Program Requirements
View Course Curriculum for Journalism Major. Note: this 621kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
View Journalism (JOU) Course Descriptions
Journalism: Magazine Major
The magazine journalism major prepares students for jobs as magazine writers and editors. The major is also designed to teach students to examine the economic and social role of magazines in the context of today's communication environment. Students learn the writing, editing, production, and business of magazines. Students take magazine-specific courses in which they
- write queries and articles on spec for consumer magazines
- work as writers, editors, photographers, and designers for the All Points North online magazine (www.apnmag.com )
- design a magazine of their own
- analyze current magazine markets
Program Requirements
- View Course Curriculum for Journalism: Magazine Major. Note: this 621kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View Journalism (JOU) Course Descriptions
Add a minor to develop your area of specialization
You can choose a minor to supplement your training in journalism. For example, a student who wants to write about environmental issues might minor in environmental science. Other popular minors for journalism students include
Please see our minor program catalog for more information about minors at Plattsburgh State. Note: this 242kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
Policy on academic dishonesty
Morality is essential for journalists. Using someone else's work without attribution is a serious ethical breach. Plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty in a class will result in a failing grade for that class. In addition, expulsion from the journalism program will be recommended for students who plagiarize in articles intended for publication.
For information regarding student conduct and the Office of Judicial Affairs, please refer to Plattsburgh State's Student Code of Conduct.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like to learn more about the Journalism Department at Plattsburgh State, 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