Curriculum
Newspaper Publishers Optimistic About the Future, MU Survey Shows
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2012) — Despite a declining readership and a poor economy that has forced the newspaper industry to drastically cut staff and expenditures in recent years, publishers of U.S. daily newspapers remain optimistic about the future of their industry. In the largest survey of its kind, … Continued
School Signs First-Ever Articulation Agreement with East Central College
Student Benefit Will Be a Seamless Transfer from Associate to Baccalaureate Degree Columbia, Mo. (June 24, 2011) — East Central College students interested in earning a bachelor of journalism degree can now transfer seamlessly to the Missouri School of Journalism to complete their studies. ECC is a community college located in Union, Mo. The articulation … Continued
MU’s RJI to Collaborate in New Nonprofit News Service
New Venture to Expand and Enhance Coverage of Religion Nationwide By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 19, 2011) — A new nonprofit news collaboration with the Missouri School of Journalism and its Reynolds Journalism Institute will work to create models for local religion news sites and expand quality religion news across the globe. … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Earns National Reaccreditation
Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2011) — The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications unanimously voted to reaccredit the Missouri School of Journalism at the group’s April 29-30 meeting in Portland, Ore. The School was found to be in compliance with all nine standards at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The accreditation … Continued
New Class Looks at Journalism through a Camera Lens
Classic Films Look at Hollywood Portrayal of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism is offering a new course that brings feature films and the Hollywood portrayal of journalism to the classroom. “The purpose is to understand particular values, issues and practices that have remained constant in some 77 years … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Offer Graduate Dual-Degree Program With MU Master of Public Health Program
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 28, 2010) — A new dual-degree master’s program in journalism and public health will open career opportunities for students interested in risk communications and public health information in the public or private sectors. Offered by the Missouri School of Journalism and University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program, enrolled students will … Continued
New Grant Connects Journalism to the Arts
Journalism Students Will Have Option of Taking Special Courses in Music, Art and Theater By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2006) — Journalists write about not only arrests, court proceedings, scandals and murders, but also about music, art and theater. However, few aspiring journalists find time in college schedules packed with … Continued
Brochure Now Available for Journalism and Law Graduate Program
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2005) — A new brochure that explains and illustrates the benefits of the journalism and law dual degree programs is now available from the Missouri School of Journalism. The dual degree program in journalism and law is designed to give students a career edge by providing a solid understanding of the … Continued
New Brochure Available for Five-Year BJ/MA Program
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2004) — A new brochure about the Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program at the Missouri School of Journalism is now available online and in print. The program allows a student to earn a master’s degree in just 12 months after the completion of the Bachelor of Journalism degree. “The Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program provides … Continued
School Expands Summer Course Offerings
Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism is expanding the number of required courses it offers during the summer semester. Students entering the School now can enroll in Cross-Cultural Journalism and Principles of American Journalism. Cross-Cultural Journalism teaches students how to be an effective journalist in a multicultural world. The Principles … Continued