Listed below are requirements for the major in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies—Journalism Concentration. In addition to requirements for the major, students must satisfy all of the university general education requirements and the College of Letters & Science breadth and other degree requirements.
Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. You are strongly advised to consult both your journalism advisor and your L&S advisor to ensure you stay on track toward a degree.
Read more about the degree requirements on the L&S Degree Requirements web pages.
Effective Date: Fall 2018
If you started the program before the effective date of the new requirements, please consult with your advisor about your set of requirements.
JAMS Major Requirements
Students must complete 18 or more credits in courses numbered 300 or above, and at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at UWM. Students may count a maximum of 6 credits in any combination of JAMS 399 and JAMS 600, each of which can be taken to a maximum of 6 credits. The College of Letters and Science requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at UWM. Students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including transfer work.
A Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies (JAMS) major requires a minimum of 36 credits in JAMS and at least 12 credits in a single major, department, or certificate program outside of JAMS, of which, at least 6 credits must be at the 300 level or above:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
JAMS 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
JAMS 201 | Media Writing | 3 |
JAMS 559 | Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age | 3 |
Complete 12 credits of JAMS Electives | 12 | |
Select 12 credits in a single major, department, or certificate program outside of JAMS 1 | 12 | |
Select at least one JAMS 600-level course with the word "Seminar" in its title to meet the L&S requirement for a research experience in the major | 3 | |
Concentration | 12 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Journalism | ||
Media Studies | ||
Advertising/Public Relations | ||
Total Credits | 48 |
1 | At least 6 credits must be at the 300 level or above. |
Concentration Requirements
Journalism
Code | Title | Credits |
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JAMS 204 | News Writing | 3 |
JAMS 320 | News Reporting | 3 |
Select at least two of the following: | 6 | |
Introduction to Digital Documentary | ||
Television News Reporting | ||
Advanced Integrated Reporting | ||
Specialized Reporting: | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
Media Studies
Code | Title | Credits |
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JAMS 262 | Principles of Media Studies | 3 |
JAMS 562 | Media Studies and Culture | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
News Writing | ||
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations | ||
Publication Design | ||
Photojournalism | ||
Introduction To Video Storytelling | ||
Feature and Magazine Article Writing: | ||
Persuasive Media Writing and Production: | ||
Media Graphics | ||
Specialized Reporting: | ||
Critical and Opinion Writing | ||
Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
Race and Ethnicity in the Media | ||
History of Mass Media | ||
Media Ethics | ||
Seminar in Media and Public Opinion | ||
Seminar in Media and Politics | ||
Seminar in Global Media | ||
Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Media Studies: | ||
Seminar in Media Communication and Society: | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
1 | One Media Studies course from among the following (in addition to at least one JAMS 600-level course with the word “Seminar” in its title selected to meet the L&S requirement for a research experience in the major). |
Advertising/Public Relations
Code | Title | Credits |
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JAMS 207 | Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations | 3 |
JAMS 307 | Persuasive Media Writing and Production: | 3 |
JAMS 407 | Media Planning | 3 |
JAMS 524 | Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |