Programs and degree requirements
<p><strong>The UW-Whitewater Journalism major offers the following options:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/broadcast-print-web-journalism-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Arts — Journalism, Broadcast/Print/Web emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/comm-checksheet-broadcastprintweb-major.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/international-journalism-emphasis-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Arts — Journalism, International Journalism emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/comm-checksheet-internationaljournalism-major.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/broadcast-print-web-journalism-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science — Journalism, Broadcast/Print/Web emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/comm-checksheet-broadcastprintweb-major.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/international-journalism-emphasis-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science — Journalism, International Journalism emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/comm-checksheet-internationaljournalism-major.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/broadcast-print-web-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minor in Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism </a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/communication/communication-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minor in General Communication</a></li>
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<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, the Journalism major requires a set of core courses, including:</p>
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<li>Writing for News Media</li>
<li>Reporting for News Media</li>
<li>Media Ethics</li>
<li>Law of Mass Communication</li>
<li>Journalism Capstone: Public Affairs</li>
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<p><strong>Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism</strong> majors will take either:</p>
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<li>Video Production I: Fundamentals of Video; and</li>
<li>Television News Reporting and Production</li>
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<p><strong>OR <br /></strong></p>
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<li>Publication Editing; and</li>
<li>Publication Layout</li>
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<p>Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism majors will also complete two practicum courses, which involve working with a campus media outlet in an editorial, production, director or other role.</p>
<p><strong>International Journalism</strong> majors will also complete Cross Cultural Communication and study abroad for at least one semester.</p>
<p>Journalism majors will also take a variety of elective courses, which could include:</p>
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<li>Media Criticism</li>
<li>Sports Journalism</li>
<li>History of Mass Communication</li>
<li>Mass Communication in Society</li>
<li>Feature Writing</li>
<li>Publication Photography</li>
<li>Communication and Public Opinion</li>
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How to apply
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater application for admission and indicate your interest in Journalism.</p>
<p><em>Note: To declare a major in Journalism with an International Journalism emphasis, you need a minimum GPA of 2.75. </em></p>
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