For a JAMS major, students must complete the following:

• 36 total JAMS credits (18 credits at 300-level or above)
  • JAMS 101: Introduction to Mass Media
  • JAMS 201: Media Writing
  • 6-9 credits of Additional Any-Level JAMS Electives
  • One of three concentrations:
    • Journalism
    • Advertising and Public Relations
    • Media Studies
  • 3-6 credits of Additional Upper Level JAMS Electives
  • JAMS 559: Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
  • A 600-level JAMS course with “Seminar” in the title
• 12 total credits of an Outside Specialty (6 credits at 300-level or above)

Checklist

Current requirements effective Fall 2018+.

For Fall 2016-Summer 2018, please click here.

For Fall 2008-Summer 2016, please click here.

For pre-2008 requirements, please see your PAWS account, the L&S advising office, or the JAMS office.