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Journalism and public relations students at IUPUI learn communication skills, research and analytical techniques, technical know-how, teamwork and versatility - exactly the skills that today’s employers are looking for. Our downtown Indianapolis location provides us with a valuable pool of leading media professionals who serve as instructors and guest speakers. Internships and jobs covering many possible career paths - media, sports or health information, nonprofits, government and more - are a short walk or drive away.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Journalism (JOUR) requires satisfactory completion of the following:

Completion of general education and distribution requirements as indicated in the School of Liberal Arts section of the IUPUI bulletin that was current when the student began their studies at IUPUI.

• Completion of a total of 38 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course.
• No more than 12 credit hours may transfer in the major.
• 15 credits must be completed at IUPUI.
• Journalism courses more than 10 years old must be revalidated.
• Minors and certificates outside of journalism are recommended.
• In fulfilling these requirements, a particular course may be counted in only one category.

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations offers a bachelor's degree in journalism with three concentrations: Journalism, Sports Journalism, and Public Relations. In addition, it offers certificates in Journalism and Public Relations, and a minor in Advertising. These are the learning outcomes for each program.

Journalism Concentration

• Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness, and public service.
• Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of mass media in the U.S.
• Interpret and use the principles of digital, online, and print design.
• Discuss and practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital, and visual media.
• Explain the function and impact of journalism and mass communication.
• Classify and separate different audiences for mass communication.
• Design and execute an effective job search in journalism.
• Conduct research for news stories using a variety of sources and evaluate the accuracy of information sources.