Journalism

In a world that is growing ever more skeptical about the veracity of the millions of messages that are bombarding us every single day, it is necessary for Christians who are journalists to tell the truth in journalism, print and interactive media.

Regent University’s journalism students are pursuing their calling as multi-skilled storytellers in fields such as public relations, education, government, full-time ministry, publishing and in traditional mass media organizations.

That’s why our approach to studying journalism is continually adapting and converging to the 21st century marketplace. Every journalism student is challenged to build college-level storytelling knowledge and enhance their skills within print, broadcast and Internet media disciplines. Regent University coaches men and women in the print, broadcast and interactive media to tell the truth, for as Jesus himself said, "You will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free."

The Standard Report is a professional news website published and edited by our students, providing them with practical insight into a multimedia online production process.

BA Degree requirements in Journalism :

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism is a 120 credit hour degree, with 38 credits of major study. The course of study breaks down as follows:

49 Credit hours      General Education
38 Credit hours      Journalism Courses
33 Credit hours      Electives (within or outside of Journalism

The Journalism program also offers a fifteen (15) credit Minor.

The goals of the department of Journalism (JRNU) are:

To prepare students for the interactive world of journalism in all of its forms and functions.
To prepare students in traditional journalistic media such as print and broadcast fields.
To prepare students in web-based technologies for news, information and public relations.
To prepare students to be managers of interactive communication systems.
To prepare students understanding of the integration of faith within the processes of mediated communication.

The faculty and staff of the Department of Journalism is committed to preparing individuals for journalistic roles in news, information and public relations through the channels of traditional mass media, web-based applications and global interactive communication. With a strong emphasis on the integration of faith and education, our program explores the creative tool skills and techniques involved with reporting, research, analysis, editing, presentation and feedback mechanisms that are paramount to a successful career as journalist.

Students within our program will work with traditional forms of print and broadcast media, including layout design, publication management, broadcast field and studio production. Web courses explore the varied possibilities of Internet journalism including design, graphics, web construction, podcasting and streamed media. Coursework within Interactive Communication examines the symbiotic relationship between producer and consumer within social networks and feedback mechanisms so prevalent in today’s global communication marketplace.

In addition, the department offers a campus and online program leading to the M.A. degree in journalism.

Required Courses for Major in JRn (38 credits)

COMU 100 The Christian Role in the Arts Today (3)
COMU 200 Survey of Communication and Popular Culture (3)
CTVU 100 Cinema-Television Workshop (1)
CTVU 270 Editing Theory (3)
CTVU 371 Non-Linear Video Editing (3)
JRNU 210 Foundations of Journalism (3)
JRNU 320 Digital Media Applications 1 (3)
JRNU 330 Exploring Interactive Communication (3)
JRNU 340 Creating News, Information, Entertainment (3)
JRNU 350 Digital Media Applications 2 (3)
JRNU 380 Practicum (1)
JRNU 430 Media Law and Ethics (3)
JRNU 440 Media Management & Presentation (3)
JRNU 496 Senior Project (3)

Course Descriptions

JRNU 210 Foundations of Journalism (3) Survey of past and contemporary journalism as literature, with emphasis on essays, prose, and features; outstanding concepts transferred to effective instruments of communication, including the basics of writing, editing, and revising.

JRNU 320 Digital Media Applications 1 (3) Skills and technologies employed in transferring content from the conceptual stage to interactive web platforms. Students will acquire basic web software skills and transfer creative content into various electronic forms.

JRNU 330 Exploring Interactive Communication (3) Presents basis and operation of interactive communication, including creating content, trends, audience, revenue, databases, and consumer participation.

JRNU 340 Creating News, Information, Entertainment (3) The transformation of initial ideas into the journalistic form for news, information, and entertainment media. Emphasizes writing and editing skills for all traditional and interactive media channels.

JRNU 350 Digital Media Applications 2 (3) Advanced skills and technologies employed in transferring content from conceptual stage to advanced web platforms.

JRNU 380 Practicum (1) An opportunity for hands-on applications in interactive media.

JRNU 430 Media Law and Ethics (3) Examination of the legal and ethical issues involved in creating mediated content for public consumption. Explores traditional and interactive media.

JRNU 440 Media Management and Presentation (3) An exploration of the process necessary to bring journalistic content to fruition through publication, public relations, distribution, promotion, and use of various feedback mechanisms.

JRNU 496 Senior Project (3) Student directed project in interactive journalism, designed from concept to continuing consumer relationship.

Journalism Course Rotation

YEAR 1	FALL	The Christian Role in the Arts Today
	SPRING	Cinema-Television Workshop (or Year 2)

YEAR 2	FALL	Survey of Communication & Popular Culture Foundations of Journalism Cinema-Television Workshop (or Year 1)
	SPRING	Cinema-Television Workshop (or Year 1) Editing Theory Non-Linear Video Editing (or Year 3)

YEAR 3	FALL	Digital Media Applications 1 Non-Linear Video Editing (or Year 2)
	SPRING	Exploring Interactive Communication Creating News, Information, Entertainment Digital Media Applications 2 Non-Linear Video Editing (or Year 2)

YEAR 4	FALL	Media Law & Ethics Media Management & Presentation Practicum (Fall or Spring)
	SPRING	Senior Project Practicum (Fall or Spring)