New York University College of Arts and Science 17 courses 128 total credits
At NYU, we believe that journalism has a critical public mission and can make a difference in a free and democratic society. Opportunities abound in the media world, but the opportunity to do compelling work that informs, engages, and matters is what drives our faculty, motivates our students, and shapes our basic approach. Our coursework focuses on the basic skills of reporting, research, writing, and multimedia storytelling. Simultaneously students tackle ethics, learn journalism history, and consider what journalism can and should accomplish when informing the public. New York City is our laboratory, and students move seamlessly from the classroom into the city on assignments that take them all over town. Given our place within the Arts and Science core of a leading university, the institute sees journalism as an essential strand in the liberal arts tradition. But we also recognize that news is a business. When our graduates enter that business, they are prepared to improve and enliven it. And even if they do not pursue careers in journalism, the training our students receive—the ability to read closely, engage in deep research, think critically, and write effectively—are essential for success in any career.
| Other Elective Credits | 12 credits |
General Education Requirements
First-Year Seminar
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
Major Requirements
Core Courses JOUR-UA 301 may also be replaced by JOUR-UA 352.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR-UA 50 | Investigating Journalism | 4 |
| JOUR-UA 101 | Journalistic Inquiry: The Written Word | 4 |
| JOUR-UA 102 | Journalistic Inquiry: Multimedia | 4 |
| JOUR-UA 201 | The Beat: | 4 |
| JOUR-UA 301 or JOUR-UA 351 | Adv Reporting: or Honors: Adv Reporting | 4 |
Electives
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