Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies include a B.A. in Journalism, the William J. O'Neil Program in Business Journalism and a minor in Journalism. View the Journalism section of the 2010 SMU Course Catalog.

Admissions
Students must first gain admission to the University. Additional requirements for major: Successfully complete essay, grammar, spelling and punctuation tests. Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in ENGL 1301 and 1302 (B or higher). Learn more

B.A. in Journalism
Majors will study multimedia journalism, including broadcast, print and online formats. They will learn professional skills that will enable them to adapt swiftly to a changing journalism environment. Content that is useful and interesting will have value regardless of the delivery system or systems of a particular era. For this reason, students also are taught the intellectual and theoretical skills they will need to help them interpret the world around them and understand the role of the media in society. They will graduate as clear, concise thinkers and writers. Learn more

                                                                               Katie Couric visits with journalism students Fall 2011.

William J. O'Neil Program in Business Journalism
As global markets and fast-paced technological change buffet American workers, consumers, investors and companies, business has become one of the most important components of news. The O'Neil Program equips aspiring journalists with both the technical knowledge to understand often-complex business and economic issues and the journalistic skills to make those topics understandable and accessible to news audiences. Learn more

Minor in Journalism
The minor in journalism provides a basic understanding of the role of the news media in American society and an introduction to the basic skills necessary for the practice of the field. Learn more

Minor in Fashion Media
The Fashion Media minor provides a basic understanding of the role of media professionals in the fashion industry. Coursework includes journalism, photography, video, art direction, advertising and public relations as they relate to fashion. Learn more