Our Photojournalism Program
The photojournalism sequence provides students with theoretical and practical training in photojournalism, picture editing and page design. In addition to the core courses required of all communication majors, students in the photojournalism sequence take the following courses:
Requirements
COMM 276: Photojournalism I (3 hours)
COMM 636: Photojournalism II (3 hours)
COMM 638: Professional Photojournalism/Picture Editing (3 hours)
COMM 642: Documentary Photojournalism/Electronic Imaging (3 hours)
Suggested Electives
COMM 225: Reporting (3 hours)
COMM 340: Publications Practice (3 hours)
COMM 537: Integrated Electronic Communication (3 hours)
COMM 550: News Media Internship (1-3)
COMM 626: Law of Mass Communication (3 hours)
One communication elective course above the 300 level (3 hours)
Often graduates choose to continue their education through graduate school study in journalism and visual communication. Photojournalism students are encouraged to supplement their photography, picture editing and page design skills by taking courses in graphics, reporting and writing.
Visit the Department of Communication section in the current University Catalog.