The major in journalism

As technology accelerates the dissemination of news, information and disinformation around the clock and around the world, the need for well-trained and independent-minded journalists has never been greater.

The journalism major program at Stony Brook is designed to prepare the next generation of journalists for careers in broadcast journalism, print journalism and online journalism.

The course of study will emphasize both traditional journalistic values and skills, and the ability to succeed in a rapidly-evolving multi-media landscape. Students will study news reporting, writing, editing and producing. They will develop an appreciation for the mission of the press in a democratic society, standards of ethical and responsible journalism and will be expected to leave the program with a passion for the public interest and the courage do the right thing in the face of unprecedented competition.

To prepare for the future, all students will be required to take courses in broadcast, print and online journalism, learning to work and think across multiple media platforms, before concentrating in one of those during their final year of study. Students will have the opportunity to do reporting assignments both on Long Island and in New York City.

In addition, students will be required to dual major or earn 18 credits in one of four multi-disciplinary areas outside the journalism major to help prepare them to report with insight in the future. The multidisciplinary concentrations are: Public Affairs, Diversity and Society, Science and the Environment, Global Issues and Perspectives.

The journalism minor (18 credits) is designed for students who want an appreciation for the mission of the press, an understanding of journalistic principles, and a desire to improve critical-thinking and writing skills.

All students should consult with the undergraduate director to design and approve an acceptable course of study, starting when they declare a major or minor.

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Spring 2010 News Literacy courses

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Students enrolled in Lectures 01 & 02 will meet with their lecture group once a week and a recitation group once a week
Course Title	Cmp	Sctn	Days	Start Time	End Time	Enrl Cap
News Literacy	LEC	01	M	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	218
News Literacy	REC	R01	RECW	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R02	RECW	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R03	RECW	2:20 PM	3:40 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R04	RECW	2:20 PM	3:40 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R05	RECW	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R06	RECW	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R16	RECW	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	30
News Literacy	LEC	02	TU	6:50 PM	8:10 PM	218
News Literacy	REC	R07	RETH	12:50 PM	2:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R08	RETH	12:50 PM	2:10 PM	30
News Literacy*	REC	R09	RETH	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	30
News Literacy#	REC	R10	RETH	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R11	RETH	5:20 PM	6:40 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R12	RETH	6:50 PM	8:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R17	RETH	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	30
News Literacy	LEC	06	W	3:50 PM	5:10 PM	218
News Literacy	REC	R30	RECF	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R31	RECF	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R32	RECF	9:35 AM	10:55 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R33	RECF	9:35 AM	10:55 AM	30
News Literacy	REC	R34	RECF	12:50 PM	2:10 PM	30
News Literacy	REC	R35	RECF	12:50 PM	2:10 PM	30
# Reserved for LDS students * Reserved for SSO students
Students enrolled in Lectures 3-4 will attend their lecture twice a week. There are no recitations attached to lectures 3-4
Course Title	Cmp	Sctn	Days	Start Time	End Time	Enrl Cap
News Literacy	LEC	03	TUTH	2:20 PM	3:40 PM	92
News Literacy	LEC	04	MW	8:05 AM	9:25 AM	71

Spring 2010 Journalism courses

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• Course descriptions in PDF form.


Class#	CRS	Course Title	Sctn	Days	Start Time	End Time
58419	108	Hist.&Fut.of the Press	01	TUTH	12:50 PM	2:10 PM
58412	110	News I Basic Reporting & Writg	01	MW	3:50 PM	5:10 PM
58417	110	News I Basic Reporting & Writg	02	MW	6:50 PM	8:10 PM
58428	110	News I Basic Reporting & Writg	03	TUTH	3:50 PM	5:10 PM
58562	110	News I Basic Reporting & Writg	04	MW	8:05 AM	9:25 AM
58557	111	Writing Immersion Lab	L01	M	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58558	111	Writing Immersion Lab	L02	W	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58569	111	Writing Immersion Lab	L03	TU	11:20 AM	12:40 PM
58413	210	News II: Advanced Reporting	01	MW	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58540	210	News II: Advanced Reporting	02	TUTH	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58541	210	News II: Advanced Reporting	03	TUTH	5:20 PM	6:40 PM
58570	211	Digital Photojournalism Lab	L01	TU	8:20 AM	9:40 AM
58571	211	Digital Photojournalism Lab	L02	TU	11:20 AM	12:40 PM
58572	211	Digital Photojournalism Lab	L03	TH	11:20 AM	12:40 PM
58420	220	Media Law and Ethics	01	W	9:35 AM	12:25 PM
58429	288	On Campus Internship	T01	APPT	1:00 AM	1:00 AM
58422	301	Journalism 24/7	01	MW	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58421	310	News III: Report/Write Brdcast	01	TU	2:20 PM	4:20 PM
58699	310	News III: Report/Write Brdcast	L01	TH	2:20 PM	5:10 PM
58542	310	News III: Report/Write Brdcast	02	M	3:50 PM	5:50 PM
58700	310	News III: Report/Write Brdcast	L02	W	3:50 PM	6:40 PM
58425	320	Promise-Perils:Online Journlsm	01	M	3:50 PM	5:50 PM
58426	320	Promise-Perils:Online Journlsm	L01	W	3:50 PM	6:40 PM
58544	320	Promise-Perils:Online Journlsm	02	W	8:05 AM	10:05 AM
58543	320	Promise-Perils:Online Journlsm	L02	F	8:05 AM	10:55 AM
58581	336	Sports Reporting	01	TUTH	11:20 AM	12:40 PM
58423	337	Intro to Narrative Journalism	01	TUTH	12:50 PM	2:10 PM
58698	340	Beat Reporting	01	TUTH	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58547	350	The Principles of Editing	01	MW	3:50 PM	5:10 PM
58578	350	The Principles of Editing	02	TUTH	12:50 PM	2:10 PM
58549	361	News Editing/Print	01	TUTH	9:50 AM	11:10 AM
58582	363	Magazine Writing	01	TUTH	3:50 PM	5:10 PM
58576	364	City Editor	01	TUTH	8:20 AM	9:40 AM
58550	370	Adv. Report/Writing/Broadcast	01	TU	11:20 AM	2:10 PM
58566	371	TV Production	01	M	9:35 AM	12:25 PM
58580	380	Adv. Edit & Presentation/Web	01	TH	11:20 AM	2:10 PM
59032	381	Advanced Digital Storytelling	01	M	12:50 PM	3:40 PM
58551	390	The Presidency and The Press	01	MW	3:50 PM	5:10 PM
58552	391	Workshops: On-Air Presentations	01	W	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58553	391	Workshops - Audio Journalism	02	W	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
58555	475	Teaching Practicum I	V01	APPT	1:00 AM	1:00 AM
58559	476	Teaching Practicum II	V01	APPT	1:00 AM	1:00 AM
58424	487	Independent Study	T01	APPT	12:00 AM	12:00 AM
58416	488	Internship	T01	APPT	1:00 AM	1:00 AM
58561	490	Senior Project	01	TU	2:20 PM	5:10 PM
58575	490	Senior Project	02	TH	2:20 PM	5:10 PM