The Press in America, and at least 24 credits in upper-division courses in the department. Students must also complete 12 credits in upper-division courses in a related field. Students are urged to consider their related courses as essential to their career preparation, and to work closely with their advisor to choose courses that will provide them with the knowledge they will need to be successful reporters and editors. All students are urged to pursue courses in Statistics and Computer Sciences, some of which may fulfill college General Education Requirements. Instructors work closely with students.
Students write, and rewrite, extensively.
Students are expected to correct problems of grammar, syntax and spelling before work is submitted. Because our students are preparing for a profession in which deadlines are absolute, late work is not accepted. Employment Students are urged to gain experience before graduation. Many work at the student newspaper or the campus radio or television station. Others gain experience through freelancing, parttime and summer jobs, and internships .