Undergraduate Major
in Journalism and Mass Communication
Journalism and Mass Communication Major
- Mass Communication Minor
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The School of Journalism and Mass Communication undergraduate program prepares students for careers in journalism and mass communication. Journalistic writing is the core of the professional program; visual communication also is an important focus. Graduates have used their preparation to work in areas such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the World Wide Web, public relations, publication design, photojournalism and media research.
Majors are required to take both professional and academic courses offered by the school. The program integrates the development of professional skills with theoretical consideration of the role of the media in society.
The program also builds on the University's commitment to the liberal arts, requiring that majors complete extensive academic work outside of the school. Students earn the B.A. or B.S. degree.
The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Campus visits for prospective students
The best introduction to The University of Iowa is a visit to the campus. Come first to the Admissions Visitor Center in the Pomerantz Center at 213 Market Street. Office hours: weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and selected Saturday mornings. It is best to visit the campus on weekdays, when classes are in session and when other university offices are open. Please call the Office of Admissions to arrange for a campus visit: 800-553-IOWA (4692) or 319-335-1569.