Although journalism courses have been offered at the University of Florida since 1916, journalism was not designated as a department until 1925. Graduate study started in 1945, and journalism became a separate college in 1949. Our history . The college's Graduate Division offers programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees in mass communication. In addition to developing courses in this area, the college has an Interactive Media Lab and produces Newszine , an interactive magazine published in conjunction with the Gainesville Sun, a member of the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group.
Students gain practical experience while still in college.
Telecommunication majors work at all production and news positions at the college's five broadcasting properties. Journalism majors work with the independent student newspaper, the local daily newspaper or Newszine. Some 400 students each year receive internship credit for paid and volunteer work in the professional fields. Advisory groups counsel each undergraduate program in the college. Visiting professionals lecture at the college each semester.