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Premajor Information Session School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Premajor Information Session School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Welcome! . Overview of the SJMC Program Tracks and courses Application Process Special opportunities at the SJMC . About the SJMC. Founded in 1922 Accredited by the ACEJMC Located in Murphy Hall,

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Premajor Information Session School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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  1. Premajor Information SessionSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication

  2. Welcome! • Overview of the SJMC • Program Tracks and courses • Application Process • Special opportunities at the SJMC

  3. About the SJMC • Founded in 1922 • Accredited by the ACEJMC • Located in Murphy Hall, fully renovated in 1999 • Home to more than 1,000 undergraduate students • Dynamic faculty and adjunct faculty • Part of the College of Liberal Arts

  4. Ideal location • Situated in one of the nation’s top media markets, the SJMC is highly regarded among journalism schools. • The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to: • two daily newspapers • nine television channels • 29 radio stations • 300 advertising agencies • 100 public relations agencies

  5. Program basics • Degree granted: B.A. in journalism • Choose from three program tracks: • Professional Journalism • Professional Strategic Communication • Mass Communication • Balance of practical and theoretical coursework • Freedom to tailor program to suit individual interests

  6. Professional Journalism Prepares students for careers in: • News reporting • Writing • Editing • Producing • Photojournalism In both traditional and emerging media.

  7. Professional Strategic Communication Prepares students for careers in: • Advertising • Public Relations • Corporate Communications • Advocacy Communications

  8. Mass Communication For students who wish to study the social, political, economic and legal aspects of mass communication. • More academic and theoretical • May include up to three professional skills courses • May be interested in research or graduate school

  9. Types of courses • Professional Skills • Professional projects • Hands-on training • Focus on developing practical skills • Context • Academic in nature, focus on theory and ideas • Lecture based View Course Profiles at: http://www.sjmc.umn.edu/profiles

  10. Application process • Students may apply to the SJMC once they have: • Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) • Completed 30 letter graded credits (at least 13 credits at UMTC), or currently in progress • Completed JOUR 1001: Introduction to Mass Communication, with a grade of “C” or higher Students who are competitive for admission have a 3.0 GPA.

  11. How to apply • Prepare written Statement of Intent • Retrieve and save copy of Student Course Report • Complete online application • Submit Statement of Intent and Student Course Report via e-mail to complete your application. Note: Only complete applications will be considered. Upcoming deadlines: Friday, September 25 at 4 p.m. Friday, February 12 at 4 p.m.

  12. Statement of Intent • 1 ½ - 2 page essay • Serves as a writing sample • Demonstrates your ability to think and write clearly about your academic and professional goals.

  13. Tips • When writing your Statement of Intent • Be thoughtful • Be clear and concise • Avoid spelling and grammar errors • Proofread your work

  14. Student Course Report • What is it? An unofficial copy of your academic record • Shows courses taken, grades earned, GPA You will retrieve your Student Course Report on One Stop  APAS Specific directions online at: http://sjmc.umn.edu/apply

  15. Special opportunities • University Honors Program • Students with a 3.5 GPA should consider Honors • Increased interaction with faculty • SJMC Scholarships • Individual awards from $500-7,500 • Applications are available in January • Learning Abroad

  16. Student organizations • AdClub • National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) • PRISM • Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) • Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

  17. Professional development SJMC Alumni Board Mentoring Program • Applications available online during fall semester GoldPASS • University-wide job and internship board • http://goldpass.umn.edu CLA Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) • http://www.cclc.umn.edu

  18. Campus media Build your resume with campus media experience: • The Minnesota Daily • Radio K • The Wake, student magazine

  19. Visit us! School of Journalism and Mass Communication Undergraduate Student Services 110 Murphy Hall 612-625-0120 sjmcugs@umn.edu Visit the SJMC online: http://sjmc.umn.edu

  20. Transfer students We welcome many transfer students each year. Tips and reminders: • Students must apply to the SJMC after admission to CLA. • Once transfer credits appear on U of M transcript, may petition to transfer credits for journalism. • A maximum of 12 credits from other schools may apply, if deemed equivalent. • It typically takes at least two years to finish the major.

  21. Thank you

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