Your Freshman and Sophomore Years

When starting their program, all Journalism students must complete a set of core requirements while working toward a declared interest area; students typically declare their preferred interest area in the sophomore or junior year. These core requirements will vary slightly depending on when you were admitted to the School of Journalism, either before or after the fall 2010 semester.

General Education Requirements

All students at the University of Missouri must complete the following requirements for graduation. Many of these requirements are “automatically” completed as part of the Journalism School requirements. [More]

Pre-Interest Area Requirements

To earn the Bachelor of Journalism degree, students choose from an array of Interest Areas designed to build expertise in areas in which Journalism and Strategic Communication majors typically find employment. [More]

Photojournalism Emphasis Area Early Enrollment Program

The Photojournalism Emphasis Area Early Enrollment Program is open to high school graduates who have a strong aptitude for and interest in photojournalism. [More]

How to Apply for a Journalism Emphasis Area

Students may apply for a emphasis area within the School of Journalism after they have satisfied the pre-emphasis area requirements, generally in the second semester of the sophomore year. [More]

Internships for Pre-Journalism/Pre-Emphasis Area Students

Students must complete at least one semester in a journalism emphasis area in the School of Journalism in order to be eligible for internship credit. [More]

For Current Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2010: Pre-Emphasis Area Requirements

For current undergraduate Journalism students admitted to MU prior to Fall 2010. [More]