Journalism

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a Bachelor’s of Science degree in journalism as well as a minor in journalism. Journalism majors take a variety of courses designed to provide core skills necessary for the field as well as courses designed to meet individualized interests.

All journalism majors and journalism minors are required to take MC1313: Media Writing, which teaches basic media writing with a focus on digital skills. as well as multicultural competencies as they relate to journalism. From there, required courses build on the core skills of media writing and add visual skills. Students also have the option of pursuing a 9-hour concentration in Sports Media.

Students who elect not to pursue a concentration are free to select courses from across the mass communication curriculum to build a portfolio catering to individualized interests. Students are encouraged to explore individual courses in digital media, visual journalism, various writing genres, public relations, advertising or international communications.

Faculty in the journalism program bring a blend of professional and academic experience to the classroom. Working journalists serve as part-time faculty to maintain a connection to the profession.

For more information about the journalism major or minor, contact:

Kym Fox, professor of practice and journalism program coordinator
kfox@txstate.edu
512-245-2656
Old Main 202A