Major in Multimedia Journalism Course Curriculum at SUNY Plattsburgh

Multimedia Journalism Major Course Curriculum

Curriculum 0253 Requirements (120 credits)

Major Requirements (49 credits)

1. JOU 110 Introduction to Journalism (3 cr.)
2. JOU 203 Computer Basics for Journalists (1 cr.)
3. JOU 206 Introduction to News Writing (3 cr.)
4. JOU 209 Grammar for Journalists (3 cr.)
5. JOU 240 Audio-Video Production for Public Relations & Journalism (3 cr.)
6. JOU 308 Reporting & News Writing (AWR) (3 cr.)
7. JOU 309 Magazine Article Writing (3 cr.)
8. CMM 311 Public Relations Principles (3 cr.)
9. JOU 316 Digital Publishing (3 cr.)
10. JOU 317 Web Design & Production (3 cr.)
11. Select one course:
    • JOU 348 Mass Communication Ethics (3 cr.)
    • JOU 455 Mass Media Law (3 cr.)
12. JOU 360 Interactive Journalism (3 cr.)
13. Six practicum credits are required:
    • JOU 402 Editorial Newspaper Practicum (1-2 cr. from online Cardinal Points)
    • JOU 403 Online Magazine Practicum (1-2 cr. from online All Points North)
    • CMM 314 Public Relations Management (3 cr.)
14. JOU 408 Journalism Senior Seminar (0 cr.)
15. JOU 421 Broadcast Journalism (AWR) (3 cr.)
16. JOU 498 Internship (3 cr.)
17. Three credits from the following:
    • JOU 208 Photojournalism (3 cr.)
    • JOU 307 Opinion and Review (3 cr.)
    • JOU 310 Sports Reporting (3 cr.)
    • JOU 320 Literary Journalism (3 cr.)
    • JOU 324 Travel Writing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 325 Reporting Masterpieces (3 cr.)
    • JOU 326 Outdoor Writing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 381 Topics in Journalism (1-3 cr.)
    • JOU 409 Environmental and Science Writing (3 cr.)
    • JOU 410 Advanced Reporting (3 cr.)
    • CMM 434 Advanced Web Design (3 cr.)
    • CMM 466 Public Relations Campaigns (3 cr.)

Additional Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in Journalism (JOU) courses.

Total Credits: Minimum 120 (including General Education Requirements)

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like to learn more about the journalism programs at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Shawn Murphy, Chair
Co-Director, Center for Communication and Journalism
Office: Yokum Hall 103-A
Phone: 518-564-2422
Fax: 518-564-2105
Email: shawn.murphy@plattsburgh.edu