About this Program
- College: Journalism and Communications
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C and no S/U
- Contact: 1.855.99GATOR | 1060 Weimer Hall
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Department Information
Graduates of the Department of Journalism work in traditional forms of media, emerging platforms, and in corporate roles. Ultimately, the department offers transferrable skills that creates outstanding leaders with successful achievements across all fields.
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Email | 352.392.0466
2070 WEIMER HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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Curriculum
- Combination Degrees
- Creative Advertising Certificate
- International Communication Certificate
- Journalism
- Journalism | Sports and Media UF Online
- Mass Communication Studies Minor
- Mass Communication Studies Minor UF Online
- Media Sales Certificate
- Political Communication Certificate
- Spanish Language News Media Certificate
This minor is not open to College of Journalism and Communications majors.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and receive approval of their college’s dean before obtaining Journalism and Communications college approval in 1060 Weimer Hall.
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Nine of the required 15 credits must be completed at UF.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Primary courses | 9 | |
| Additional courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Primary Courses | Select 9 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADV 3008 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| JOU 3015 | Principles of Journalism | 3 |
| MMC 2604 | Media, Cultures, and Identity | 3 |
| PUR 3000 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| RTV 3001 | Introduction to Media Industries and Professions | 3 |
| RTV 3405 | Media and Society | 3 |
| VIC 3001 | Sight, Sound and Motion | 3 |
| CJC study abroad course | 3 | |
Additional Courses | Select 6 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADV 3403 | Branding | 3 |
| JOU 3002 | 3 | |
| JOU 3109C | Multimedia Writing | 3 |
| JOU 4004 | History of Journalism | 3 |
| MMC 3260 | Communications on the Internet | 3 |
| MMC 3420 | Consumer and Audience Analytics | 3 |
| MMC 3630 | Social Media and Society | 3 |
| MMC 3702 | Rock 'N Roll and American Society Part 1 | 3 |
| MMC 3703 | Sports Media and Society | 3 |
| MMC 4200 | Law of Mass Communication | 3 |
| MMC 4302 | World Communication Systems | 3 |
| PUR 3500 | Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PUR 3622 | Social Media Management | 3 |
| RTV 3411 | Race, Gender, Class and the Media | 3 |
| CJC study abroad course | 3 | |