Journalism Certificate Program *Journalism Certificate Program * : Degrees & Policies
Degrees Offered
This is not a degree program. Being awarded the Journalism Certificate is contingent upon successful completion of an undergraduate degree program at UB. The Journalism Certificate must be completed concurrently with the student's undergraduate degree program.
Advisement
Students interested in the Journalism Certificate Program should seek advisement on course selection from Jody Kleinberg Biehl. A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, and a minimum of 2.5 in all electives and core courses within the program, are required to earn the certificate.
Journalism Certificate Program - Certificate
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Completion of the certificate program prerequisites, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Completion of the certificate program prerequisites, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Advising Notes
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall in required and elective Certificate courses in order to remain in the program.
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101 Writing 1 and ENG 201 Advanced Writing, or ENG 102 Writing 2, as placed, unless exempted
ENG 193 Fundamentals of Journalism
ENG 193 Fundamentals of Journalism
Required Courses
DMS 105 Basic Documentary
ENG 398 Ethics in Journalism or COM 398 Journalism
ENG 399 Advanced Journalism or COM 398 Journalism
Two internship courses
ENG 394 Writing Workshop (Spectrum) - two semesters
ENG 496 Writing Internship
COM 496 Internship in Communication (as approved by the COM department)
Two electives
ENG 397 Literary Journalism
ENG 380 New Media
ENG 393 Writing Non-Fiction Prose
DMS 403 or DMS 404 Advanced Documentary Production
DMS 409 Advanced Non-Fiction Prose
COM 375 Technical Writing
Any approved 300-400 level course in English, Media Study or relevant subject area
Summary
Total required credit hours for the certificate through English and Media Study...25 - 31
Note: The certificate is awarded concurrently upon completion of all program requirements and completion of a bachelor's degree at the University at Buffalo. It cannot be awarded as a standalone certificate program even after the student has earned a bachelor's degree.
ENG 398 Ethics in Journalism or COM 398 Journalism
ENG 399 Advanced Journalism or COM 398 Journalism
Two internship courses
ENG 394 Writing Workshop (Spectrum) - two semesters
ENG 496 Writing Internship
COM 496 Internship in Communication (as approved by the COM department)
Two electives
ENG 397 Literary Journalism
ENG 380 New Media
ENG 393 Writing Non-Fiction Prose
DMS 403 or DMS 404 Advanced Documentary Production
DMS 409 Advanced Non-Fiction Prose
COM 375 Technical Writing
Any approved 300-400 level course in English, Media Study or relevant subject area
Summary
Total required credit hours for the certificate through English and Media Study...25 - 31
Note: The certificate is awarded concurrently upon completion of all program requirements and completion of a bachelor's degree at the University at Buffalo. It cannot be awarded as a standalone certificate program even after the student has earned a bachelor's degree.
Updated: 13 Nov 2012 06:02:35 EST
