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Sequences in public relations and sports journalism are offered at the School of Journalism at IUPUI.
Global Journalism
Technological developments, political interdependence and the growth of emerging markets have led to an increasingly globalized society. The global journalism sequence gives you research and professional skills and travel experiences that you will need to succeed in a range of journalism professions, including reporting, public relations, advertising, and teaching and research. This sequence also provides a launching pad for careers in government, diplomacy, non-governmental agencies, law and activist organizations.This sequence draws on faculty experience in research and media reporting in different parts of the world, including Latin America, Asia and Europe.
As a student in the global journalism sequence, you may travel abroad and take classes such as Media and International Affairs and a seminar on foreign news coverage.
Digital Journalism
The converged newsroom is your classroom in the digital news media sequence, which features equal time in graduate level courses and a practicum in the WTIU/WFIU TV, radio and online newsroom.Work in the sequence starts with six credit hours of “boot camp” during the summer to build the foundation you’ll need before starting to work as a reporter, photojournalist, producer, editor or on-air presenter for radio, television or the Web.
During the fall and spring semesters, you will spend two days a week in the newsroom under the direction of the WTIU/WFIU news bureau chief and two days a week in classes.
The program concludes with a multi-platform capstone project, which you and your classmates will present and defend at the end of the spring semester.
Science and Health Journalism
Translating what happens in the lab to cogent stories about what science advancements mean to society is the focus of this sequence. By researching trends in science and health reporting, you will gain experience in presenting science and health news in an easy-to-understand format.This sequence takes advantage of IU’s strong science and medical programs. As another aspect of this sequence, the School of Journalism encourages you to complete an internship with a media outlet. The science and health journalism track will prepare you for careers ranging from health reporter to communications adviser for health-related organizations.
You and other students in the science and health journalism area will take classes such as Science Writing, Health Reporting and Public Affairs Reporting.
Political Journalism
Almost every government, interest group, political party and candidate has adopted an official strategy to have its say in the political conversation. As a student in the political journalism sequence, you will learn about the role of media in the formation of public opinion, and the production and distribution of media messages in political settings.You and your colleagues will work with faculty who have experience researching voting behavior, public opinion and political communication. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for careers ranging from political journalist or communications adviser to public opinion analyst. The sequence also provides a foundation for an academic career in communication studies or other social science fields.
Classes in the political journalism sequence include Public Affairs Reporting, Public Opinion, and Government and Media.
Professional
Course requirements are a total of 30 credit hours, including theses core offerings:- J502 Quantitative Research Methods for Journalists
- J510 Media and Society Seminar
- J572 The Press and the Constitution
For students who enter the program without a journalism degree, J505 Intensive Reporting, Writing and Editing Workshop also is required. This course may be waived for students who have had professional media experience.
Students also must take one visual professional skills course, two other professional skills courses and nine additional credit hours.
A special arrangement with the School of Library and Information Science allows a 12 credit minor in that school.
Research and teaching
Course requirements are a total of 30 credit hours, including these core offerings:- J500 Introduction to Mass Media Research
- J510 Media and Society Seminar
- J572 The Press and the Constitution
Students must complete a thesis (J800 M.A. Thesis or Creative Project) and 18 additional credit hours. A special arrangement with the School of Library and Information Science allows a 12 credit minor in that school.
Sequences offered at IUPUI:
- Sports journalism
- Public relations management
- Sports public relations management
- Public relations in health care and life sciences
Questions?
- Contact Graduate Admissions at 812-855-1701 or by email.
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