Overview
The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers a major in Electronic Media.
The Department of Journalism and Media Management emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking within a multicultural, international context. Our students consistently win regional and national awards, and obtain prestigious internships and long-term positions in a competitive media marketplace. Additionally, they are meeting the challenges of the evolving media industry through entrepreneurial leadership. Our graduates also gain admission to excellent graduate programs and professional schools in a variety of fields.
Four majors are offered in the Department of Journalism and Media Management. The department's programs attract students interested in working in these specific fields, but also provide strong writing, creative, and analytical skills to students who pursue careers in other fields, such as law and business.
The School of Communication’s Electronic Media and Broadcast Journalism majors are designed for students who intend to pursue professional work in electronic news, production operations and allied fields.
Students majoring in these subjects study all aspects of television, radio, cable, broadband, digital and mobile operations. All Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Media students are encouraged to become involved in UMTV (the campus cable television channel available to the community, the UM campus and over the web) and the student-run radio station, WVUM-FM, serving South Florida.
The School's facilities include a state-of-the-art radio studio, two high-definition television studios, digital post-production suites and related capabilities.
Curriculum Requirements for Electronic Media
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Requirement | ||
| Writing Skills Course: | ||
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| Select one of the following presentation skills courses: | 3 | |
| Television Performance | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Digital Skills Course: | ||
| JMM 245 | Introduction to Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| JMM 208 | Fundamentals of Newsgathering | 3 |
| JMM 303 | Communication Law and Policy | 3 |
| JMM 301 | Media Research and Analysis | 3 |
| Select 18 additional JMM credit hours with approval of a faculty advisor | 18 | |
| Visual Design | ||
| Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Legal Issues in Media Management | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Mobile Journalism | ||
| Storytelling with Data | ||
| Media Sales | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||
| Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization | ||
| Web Design | ||
| Intermediate Electronic Media Production | ||
| Strategic Media Management | ||
| Media Industry Trends | ||
| Latinos and the Media | ||
| Media Entrepreneurship | ||
| Evolution and Impact of Television Content: The American Sitcom | ||
| Interactive Storytelling | ||
| Media Distribution for Film and Television | ||
| The Business of Modern Journalism | ||
| Covering the Arts | ||
| Public Affairs Reporting | ||
| Advanced Electronic Media Production | ||
| Travel Writing | ||
| Sports and the Media | ||
| Web and Media Analytics | ||
| Seminar in News Ethics and Problems | ||
| Journalism and Media Management Internship (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum) | ||
| Projects and Directed Research (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum) | ||
| Latin American Journalism and Media Systems | ||
| Television News Reporting | ||
| Television News Producing | ||
| Sports Reporting | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management (Business Related Focus) | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| MTH 113 | Finite Mathematics (This course fulfills the Quantitative Skills Requirement.) | 3 |
| or JMM 285 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | |
| or STC 103 | Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication | |
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Minor, Second Major or Electives | 51 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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School of Communication students are required to complete a minimum of a minor (inside or outside of the school) in addition to their Communication major to graduate. For an optional 2nd major, please see your advisor.
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School of Communication students must complete 6 credits of Written Communication Skills unless exempt based on SAT/ACT score or AP/IB exam, 3-6 credits of Mathematics, http://www.miami.edu/cognates/ and the Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Proficiency requirement.
Upper Level Elective Requirement
36 credits at the 300 level or higher are required for graduation. These credits may be earned from your major, minor and/or second major, and electives.
Suggested Plan of Study for Electronic Media
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 208 | Fundamentals of Newsgathering | 3 |
| JMM 285 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management (Course also satisfies School's Math requirement) | 3 |
| WRS 106 or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 245 | Introduction to Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Television Performance | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 303 | Communication Law and Policy | 3 |
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 301 | Media Research and Analysis | 3 |
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select 3 credit hours in JMM electives with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Mission
The goal of the Electronic Media major is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the Electronic Media industries while allowing them to specialize in an area of their choosing. Students in this major have the opportunity to customize their program of study. While some students focus on electronic media production, others complete a more eclectic mix of electronic media production and industry-related course work.
Goals
The goal of the Electronic Media major is to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the Electronic Media industries while allowing them to specialize in an area of their choosing. Students in this major have the opportunity to customize their program of study. While some students focus on electronic media production, others complete a more eclectic mix of electronic media production and industry-related course work.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of contemporary equipment, technologies, and workflows, as well as key theoretical concepts of audio/visual/interactive storytelling.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to write and present media, information, or reports appropriate for a professional media industry environment.
