DEPARTMENT LITERATURE
Journalism Bulletin
Updated Journalism Courses
Diversity and Inclusivity
 - Policy
 - Diversity Activities of Summer 2009
 - Diversity Activities of Spring 2009
 - Diversity Activities of Fall 2008
 - Diversity Activities of Spring 2008
 - Diversity Activities of Fall 2007
 - Diversity Activities of Spring 2007
 - Diversity Activities of Fall 2006
 - Diversity Activities of Spring 2006
 - Diversity Activities of Fall 2005

COURSE SYLLABUSES
Summer 2010
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
Summer 2009
Spring 2009
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Fall 2006

DEPARTMENT POLICIES
Early Drop Policy
First Day Attendance Policy

GUEST SPEAKERS
Spring 2007
Fall 2006

HIGHLIGHTS
Nationally Accredited Program
Teacher-Student Interactions
Emphasis on Professionalism
Student Achievements
Outstanding Alumni

CURRICULUM
Writing/Editing emphasis
Public Relations emphasis
Advertising emphasis
Visual Journalism emphasis
Media Studies emphasis
2.5 GPA requirement

TEACHING APPROACH
Critical thinking skills
Writing skills
Presentation skills

FACULTY
8 full-time and 3 adjunct
Diverse expertise and background

STUDENTS
250 students majoring in Journalism
Student organizations
 - Student Ad Club
 - Public Relations Society of America
 - Society of Professional Journalists
 - Kappa Tau Alpha
 - UWO Photo Club

EQUIPMENT / FACILITIES
3 Macintosh Computer Labs
Multimedia Production Lab
Photography Studio

Student Achievements

Journalism students have many opportunities to gain honors and recognition in their college careers. The department offers several scholarships for journalism majors including:

- The Jeff Griffith Scholarship for Creative Portfolios in Journalism
- Scholarship for the Advancement of Interactive Advertising
- Multicultural Media Award
- David J. Lippert Memorial Scholarship (for news/editorial students)
- E. Garner Horton Memorial Scholarship (for public relations students)
- Virginia A. Sokolowski Memorial Scholarship (for news/ed students)
- Diversity in Journalism Scholarship

Majors can also be inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha, an honorary society for mass communication students. The Strategic Campaigns in Advertising and Case Problems in Public Relations courses offer chances for students to work on projects submitted to the National Students in Advertising Competition and Bateman competition classes. Any of these student achievements look great on a resume, and will help set the student apart in the job search.

 






Last updated: June 3, 2010

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