Department of Journalism and Media Studies
College of Liberal Arts
The mission of the Jackson State University Department of Journalism and Media Studies is to educate and train students interested in multimedia journalism, media production, integrated marketing communication, and sports media. The department is dedicated to the development of journalists and media professionals who demonstrate accuracy, fairness and technological competence.
Prospective Students
High school students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial aid in January of their senior year. The earlier applications are received, the earlier students will be notified of admission and financial aid decisions.
Prospective students interested in enrolling at Jackson State University can visit the Office of Admissions webpage for more information: here
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A capstone course is utilized to assess student learning within their last semester of the program.
Individual student outcome measures are the ability to
- demonstrate ways to produce broadcast quality standard VO, VOSOT, packages, and whips;
- produce broadcast quality standard documentaries;
- demonstrate an understanding of media programming and producing a broadcast
quality standard newscast. - publish professional quality journalistic news articles;
- adhere to journalistic standards of timeliness and professionalism;
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies awards the Bachelor of Science degree in the
following concentration areas, Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Sports Media, and
Integrated Marketing Communications. To be eligible to earn this degree, students must:
1. Complete the university’s general education core requirements.
2. Complete the major concentration area requirements.
3. Complete a minor or take elective courses outside of the major.
What To Expect
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979- 2151. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES