Journalism, BA

Requirements for the Major

The journalism program at Butler University prepares you to report authentic news stories that inform and impact a variety of communities. You will develop your journalism skills in the following areas:

- building connection within community

- creating change and impact

- utilizing innovative approaches to storytelling (immersive, AI)

- becoming an accountability watchdog

- creating credible, trustworthy information for the public good

JR 101 - Journalism and Society Min Units: 3
JR 112 - Introduction to Multimedia Journalism Min Units: 3
JR 212 - Reporting and Writing Min Units: 3
JR 215 - Innovative Journalism: Tools and Approaches Min Units: 3
JR 312 - Multimedia Journalism Min Units: 3
JR 325 - Gender and News: Global Views Min Units: 3
JR 412 - In-depth Journalism Min Units: 3
JR 414 - Media Law Min Units: 3
JR 417 - Global Media Min Units: 3
JR 420 - Media Ethics Min Units: 3
JR 440 - Journalism Internship Min Units: 3

Six Credits From Approved List:

CME 108 - Multimedia Graphics Min Units: 3
CME 109 - Fundamentals of Videography and Video Editing Min Units: 3
COM 245 - Media Analytics Min Units: 3
COM 301 - Intensive Industry Experience Min Units: 1
JR 310 - Investigative Journalism Min Units: 1
JR 311 - Drone Journalism Min Units: 1
JR 333 - Journalism Coaching in the Community Min Units: 1
JR 427 - Special Topics in Journalism Min Units: 1
JR 440 - Journalism Internship Min Units: 3
JR 411 - Multimedia Newsroom Min Units: 3
COM 480 - Media Business Min Units: 3