1. Develop the artistic, technical and personal qualities of those who pursue a professional career in photojournalism.
   
   
2. Develop a background for understanding the role of photojournalism in shaping and reflecting contemporary society.
   
   
3. Provide instruction in photographic theory, principles and practice for the student in any area of scholarly pursuit where such knowledge is needed to improve understanding and abilities.

Students declaring a major in photojournalism may select from two unique curriculum tracks: Photojournalism Track or New Media Publishing Track.

Photojournalism Track

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Prospective majors may take no more than 18 hours in the major before admission. Students must meet the following requirements before they can be admitted:

1. Completion of 48 hours of course work applicable to the baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5. Required courses include COMM 145 or COMM 161 (preferably COMM 161), HIST 119 or 120, the university math requirement, and ENG 100 with at least a "C".
2. Completion of the following courses with at least a "C": JOUR 201, 202, 231, 333, 332

CURRICULUM: The major in Photojournalism requires a minimum of 39 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Each major must have a concentration of study (minor or second major) outside journalism/mass communication/communication studies. Generally, students may select any other minor as long as the major advisor approves it, 80 hours are taken outside the major and at least 65 hours of traditional liberal arts and science courses are completed. A grade of "D" in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the major. Refer to the University catalog for additional information.

New Media Publishing Track

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Prospective majors may take no more than 18 hours in the major before admission. Students must meet the following requirements before they can be admitted:

1. Completion of 48 hours of course works applicable to the baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5. Required courses include COMM 145 or COMM 161 (preferably COMM 161), HIST 119 or 120, the university math requirement, and ENG 100 with at least a "C".
2. Completion of the following courses with at least a "C": JOUR 201, 202, 231, 261 and 232 or 332.

CURRICULUM: The major in Photojournalism/New Media Publishing Track requires a minimum of 39 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Each major must have a concentration of study (minor or second major) outside journalism/mass communication/communication studies. Generally, students may select any other minor as long as the major advisor approves it, 80 hours are taken outside the major and at least 65 hours of traditional liberal arts and science courses are completed. A grade of "D" in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the major. Refer to the University catalog for additional information.

Photojournalism is located in Mass Media and Technology Hall and may be reached at (270) 745-4144, or by fax at (270) 745-5835.

You may also contact us through the School of Journalism & Broadcasting website to request more information.

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