Distribution requirements

Medill students complete at least 45 courses for a bachelor of science in journalism degree. Thirty-three courses must be in areas outside journalism. Required are

General education

  • American government
  • Art/art history
  • Religion/philosophy
  • Economics
  • History (3 courses)
  • International studies
  • Literature (3 courses)
  • Science and/or mathematics (3 courses)
  • Concentration in a social science discipline such as history, political science, economics, or sociology (3 courses)
  • Elective concentrations (6 courses within one Weinberg College department)

Journalism

Freshman year

  • Editing and Writing the News
  • History and Issues of Journalism

Sophomore year

  • Newswriting and Reporting

Sophomore/junior years

  • Newspaper
    • Newspaper Editing and Writing
    • News and New Media
    • Teaching Newspaper Internship
  • Magazine
    • Magazine Writing
    • Magazine Editing
    • Teaching Magazine Internship
  • Television
    • Broadcast Writing
    • Television News Editing
    • Teaching Television Internship

Senior year

  • Law and Ethics of Journalism

In addition, at least two courses from the following list are taken, usually during the senior year:

  • Advanced Newspaper Reporting and Writing
  • Advertising
  • Broadcast Reporting
  • Broadcast Writing
  • Communication and American Democracy
  • Direct Marketing
  • Independent Study
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Magazine Editing
  • Magazine Writing
  • News and New Media
  • Newspaper Editing and Writing
  • Television News Editing

Given the flexibility of the Medill curriculum, many Medill undergraduates complete a second major or a minor in the Weinberg College. Popular subjects for a second major or minor include political science, sociology, history, international studies, English, gender studies and economics.

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