University of Oregon
Journalism 2008-2009
- Degree:
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
Required Courses for application to the School of Journalism:
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| J 201 Mass Media and Society | J 201 Mass Media and Society | 4 |
| J 202 Information Gathering | No PCC Equivalent | 4 |
| J 203 Writing for the Media | No PCC Equivalent | 4 |
| J 204 Visual Communication for Mass Media | J 204 Visual Communications for Media | 4 |
| Required Courses for Journalism Majors: | ||
| Literature | Any of PCC's English Courses | 16 |
| History | Any of PCC's History Courses | 8 |
| Economics | Any of PCC's Economics Courses |
8 |
| Three additional blocks of eight credits from departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. First- and second-year foreign language courses taken for the Bachelor of Arts requirement and first-year WR courses that fulfill the writing composition requirement also may not be used to fulfill this requirement. AEIS, ANAT, ANTH, ASIA, ASTR, BI, CH, CHN, CIS, CIT, CLAS, COLT, CRWR, DANE, EALL, EC, EMS, ENG, ENVS, ES, EURO, FINN, FLR, FR, GEOG, GEOL, GER, GRK, HBRW, HC, HIST, HPHY, HUM, INDO, INTL, ITAL, JDST, JPN, KRN, LAT, LING, MATH, NORW, PHIL, PHYS, PS, PSY, REL, RL, RESS, RUSS, SCAN, SOC, SPAN, SWED, THAI, TA, VIET, WR, WGS (WST). | The three, 8 credit blocks may be fulfilled by 3 different subject codes, 2 different subject codes, or just 1 subject code. Example: PSY 201 & 202 = 1, 8 credit block Choose courses from: ASL, ATH, BI, CH, CIS, EC, ENG, ESR, FR, G, GEO, GER,GS, HST, HUM, JPN, MTH, PHL, PHY, PS, PSY, REL, RUS, SOC, SPA, TA, WR (240-248) or take courses at U of O |
24
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| Journalism Elective (not required)- recommended to prepare students for J 202 | J 200 Introduction to Media Writing | 4 |
Notes
Admission to the School of Journalism and Communication is competitive. The faculty considers applications from premajor students who have
1. Completed 45 or more credits of course work
2. Earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70 for work done at the UO
3. Earned a passing score on the Language Skills Diagnostic Test (LSDT)
4. Completed the school’s core curriculum (J201, 202, 203, 204) with grades of C- or better
A student’s GPA is a major factor in the admissions decision. Students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are guaranteed admission to the major.
Applicants with a GPA between 2.70 and 3.24 are evaluated and judged competitively by an admissions committee as applications are received. The admissions committee considers the requirements listed above and other materials that applicants submit, including a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a portfolio. The portfolio should consist of materials that are relevant to the student’s major: published newspaper or magazine clips, layout work, photography, press releases, radio or TV broadcasts, etc. Students with a GPA below 2.70 may petition the committee for admission. The committee has the option of waiving any of the requirements listed above if evidence of a candidate’s high potential for success as a major is presented and approved.
The best preparation for journalism majors is a broad college-preparatory program with emphasis on language skills, English literature, speech, history, and the social sciences. Prospective students also benefit from the study of mathematics, statistics, computers, and second languages. Community college students planning to transfer to the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication should concentrate on college-transfer courses, especially in literature, economics, and history, that fulfill university requirements and the school's general-studies requirements.
This major has six different tracks to choose from: Advertising, Communication Studies, Electronic Media, Magazine, News-Editorial and Public Relations. Please refer to http://jcomm.uoregon.edu for more information on each of these tracks.
Additional Requirements
- For PCC courses that transfer to U of O, refer to the transfer equivalency website above
- If you plan to earn an AAOT degree, all U of O general education requirements will be met by AAOT degree requirements.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: July 2008