Teaching Major in Journalism (BA/BS)
Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate degrees, the University Core Curriculum and the program listed below. Students pursuing a teaching major in journalism are encouraged to meet with a journalism department advisor within the first semester of the program.
Students must complete all major and minor courses with the grades of C or better. Before enrolling in an EMDD, ICOM, JOUR, NEWS, or TCOM course, a student must earn a C or better grade in its prerequisites. Prerequisites for all courses are strictly enforced. Prior to graduation, majors must complete a senior survey, an exit exam, and an exit interview with the appropriate program coordinator.
Teaching programs have additional licensing requirements and required educational methods courses. The professional education courses are included in this listing. See the Department of Educational Studies and Teachers College for the descriptions of these courses and other professional requirements of the teacher education program.
79 credits
Required Courses
9 credits from
Some courses may require a prerequisite listed within this course set.
Senior High, Junior High/ Middle School Education Program
Professional education sequence, 36 credits
| EDFO 420 | Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDJH 385 | Principles of Teaching in the Middle School | 3 |
| EDMU 205 | Introduction to Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDPS 251 | Human Growth and Development for Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDPS 390 | Learning & Assessment in Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDSE 380 | Principles of Teaching in the Secondary School | 3 |
| JOUR 395 | Journalism Teaching and Publication Advising Methods | 3 |
| | Student teaching | 12 |
3 credits from
| EDSE 150 | Basic Concepts of Secondary Education | 3 |