The program has asolid tradition of preparing students for leadership roles in news, advertising and other mass media careers in Maine and nationwide. TheJournalism major offers students strong oral and written expression skills, a firm grasp of public affairs and a broad foundation in the liberal arts regardless of student's ultimate career plans. The program maintains productive relations with media enterprises in the state and beyond, andfaculty support the development of scholastic journalism in Maine schools. Admission Studentswho wish to declare a major in journalism and mass communicationshouldcontact the department for an application and should have an overallgradepoint average of at least 2.0.
Prospective majors are expectedtohave basic keyboarding skills.
GeneralSkills and Education Requirements Theprogram emphasizes a broad liberal arts curriculum. Students are encouraged toconsider asecond major or a minor. Forstudents transferring equivalent courses from other colleges, a minimum of 24 credits of JMC courses must be taken for the degree, regardless ofthe number of equivalent courses accepted in transfer. SomeJMC course require the completion of one or more prerequisite courses.