Journalism and New Media Studies

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Theodore Hamm, Ph.D., Chairperson
William Phillips, Ph.D., Associate Chairperson

The Journalism and New Media Studies major draws on traditional liberal arts disciplines including English, history and communications and applies them to professional media practices. Students will apply their writing and reporting skills to digital media formats including interactive Websites and documentary video. The program has a strong focus on the business side of media, leading to a senior year internship in media outlets including newspapers, magazines and television stations. In reporting local stories and doing their internships, students will also explore the inner workings of their own communities. Students will have the opportunity to showcase all of their skills and interests in their senior projects.

Programs

• Journalism and New Media Studies, B.A. (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)
• Media Studies, B.A. (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)

• Journalism and New Media Studies Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)
• Media Studies Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)

Courses

• JNM 108 - Intro to Journalism
• JNM 110 - Journalism Workshop: The Art of the Essay
• JNM 200 - History of Media
• JNM 205 - Media and Society
• JNM 210 - Digital Reporting
• JNM 300 - Local Reporting (New York City or Long Island)
• JNM 306 - Theory and Culture of New Media
• JNM 308 - Social Media in Theory & Practice
• JNM 310 - New Media Workshop
• JNM 311 - Data-Driven Journalism and Infographics
• JNM 320 - Reporting Arts and Culture
• JNM 330 - Reporting Business and the Economy
• JNM 340 - The Business of Media
• JNM 350 - Science and Environmental Reporting
• JNM 370 - Special Topics: Journalism and New Media
• JNM 410 - Web Design Workshop
• JNM 411 - Senior Thesis
• JNM 435 - Supervised Internship

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