What is the School
of Journalism and Mass
Communication?
DYNAMIC. WIRED. PIONEERING.
These are all terms that describe the School
of Journalism and Mass Communication
(SJMC) at the University
of Minnesota. Located in
the newly renovated Murphy Hall, the SJMC boasts a thriving student body,
top-flight faculty, distinguished group of adjunct instructors, and
state-of-the-art facilities.
The faculty mix is much like that of the students,
representing different expertise and viewpoints, which help fuel the innovative
approach to the curriculum. With 23 full-time faculty and more than 35 adjunct
faculty, journalism majors and graduate students have a wealth of experience to
draw upon. Competition for admission to the SJMC continues to grow, making SJMC
one of the most selective and rewarding programs at the University of Minnesota.
Described as a "jumping-off point for new directions and
innovations," the SJMC is a reflection of its Twin Cities environment. Located
in the sixth-largest media market in the nation, the SJMC is able to draw
experts from print and broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations and
new media as speakers for its classes and professional workshops.
The SJMC offers small class sizes with all the perks of
being at a large state university. Students obtain hands-on experience in the
SJMC's labs and digital video news studio, and real-world experience in our
field learning classes. Several media organizations host classes on-site, where
students are able to work as reporters, editors, and advertising account
representatives alongside professionals.
Many of the top media professionals in the Twin Cities are
SJMC alums. With a rich history dating back to 1916, SJMC graduates have
included pioneers in both the professional media community and academia. Across
the nation and the world, the School has a wide-reaching alumni base of over
10,000 members, including Pulitzer Prize winners, industry leaders and academic
innovators. Local alumni serve as mentors and make an effort to provide
internships to current students.
Dan Wackman
Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
How Do I Apply?
What Can I Do With My Major?
Careers in Journalism
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