Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
First Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 211 | Cross-Media News Writing (last name)*A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
|
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits. |
9 |
Second or Third Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 221 | Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism (last name)*A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
| MND 305 | Reporting (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
Third and Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
| COM 346 or COM 348 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)*Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required. |
3 |
| MND 408 | Magazine and News Editing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 496 | Digital Portfolio (prereq)*MND 305 (note 5)*Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register). | 0 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 505 | Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE ONE | ||
| MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505 |
Narrative Storytelling (prereq)*MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)*MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
- Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).
- Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
- Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year.
- Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.
Track One: Magazine
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 441 | Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)*JNL 211 & VIS 207 | 3 |
| 1 of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Two: News
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| VIS 361 | Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)*COM 117 & JNL 211 | 3 |
| JNL 530 | Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)*BDJ 364 or MND 305 |
3 |
| One of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Three: Digital
| MMI 565 | Designing Interactivity | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| 1 of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
First Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 211 | Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
|
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits. |
9 |
Second or Third Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 221 | Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
| MND 305 | Reporting (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
Third and Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
| COM 346 or COM 348 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)*Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required. |
3 |
| MND 408 | Magazine and News Editing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 496 | Digital Portfolio (prereq)*MND 305 (note 5)*Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register). | 0 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 505 | Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE ONE | ||
| MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505 |
Narrative Storytelling (prereq)*MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)*MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
- Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).
- Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
- Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year.
- Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.
Track One: Magazine
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 441 | Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)*JNL 211 & VIS 207 | 3 |
| 1 of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Two: News
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| VIS 361 | Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)*COM 117 & JNL 211 | 3 |
| JNL 530 | Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)*BDJ 364 or MND 305 |
3 |
| One of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Three: Digital
| MMI 565 | Designing Interactivity | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| 1 of the following Newhouse Electives: | 3 |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
First Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 211 | Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
|
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits. |
9 |
Second or Third Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 221 | Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
| MND 305 | Reporting (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
Third and Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
| MND 408 | Magazine and News Editing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 496 | Digital Portfolio (prereq)*MND 305 (note 5)*Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register). | 0 |
| DIVERSITY REQUIRMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107
Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107 |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 505 | Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 | ||
| MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505 |
Narrative Storytelling (prereq)*MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)*[BDJ 312 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)*MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)*[BDJ 312 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
- MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
- Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit..
Track One: Magazine
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 441 | Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)*JNL 211 & VIS 207 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the list below | 3 | |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story ProductionJNL 221 and VIS 207 | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or ICC505 | 1 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Two: News
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| VIS 361 | Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)*COM 117 & JNL 211 | 3 |
| JNL 530 | Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)*BDJ 364 or MND 305 |
3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the list below | 3 | |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Track Three: Digital
| MMI 565 | Designing Interactivity | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the list below | 3 | |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 and MND 305 | 3 |
| MND 411 | Web and Mobile Story Production | 3 |
| MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
| MND 430 | Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 221 | 3 |
| MND 506 | Digital News Leadership (prereq)*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505 | 3 |
| MND 518 | Critical Writing (prereq)*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 | 3 |
| MND 526 | Beauty & Fashion Journalism | 3 |
| MND 535 | Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)*BDJ 312 or MND 305 | 3 |
Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
First Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 211 | Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
|
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits. |
9 |
Second or Third Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 221 | Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
| MND 305 | Reporting (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
Third and Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
| MND 408 | Magazine and News Editing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 496 | Digital Portfolio (prereq)*MND 305 (note 5)*Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register). | 0 |
| DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107
Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107 |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 505 | Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 | ||
| MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505 |
Narrative Storytelling (prereq)*MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)*MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)*[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
- MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
- Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit..
Track One: Magazine
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 441 | Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)*JNL 211 & VIS 207 | 3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |
Track Two: News
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| VIS 361 | Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)*COM 117 & JNL 211 | 3 |
| JNL 530 | Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)*BDJ 364 or MND 305 |
3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |
Track Three: Digital
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MMI 365 | Web Development and Design for Media | 3 |
| MND 442 | Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |
Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
First Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 211 | Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)*COM 117COM 117A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
|
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits. |
9 |
Second or Third Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| JNL 221 | Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall | 3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
| MND 305 | Reporting (prereq)*JNL 211 | 3 |
Third and Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
| MND 408 | Magazine and News Editing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 496 | Digital Portfolio (prereq)*MND 305 (note 5)*Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register). | 0 |
| DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107
Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107 |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 505 | Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 | ||
| MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505 |
Narrative Storytelling (prereq)*MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)*MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408][BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)*MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)*MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408]MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408] |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
- MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
- Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to 3 credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Preference of internship experience is through COM 475: NYC Communications Industry Practicum, TRF 475: Entertainment Industry Practicum, JNL 535: Journalism Practicum, or MND 535: Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. If a student wishes to take 6 internship credits, then three of those credits must be JNL 535: Journalism Practicum or MND 535: Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Students are encouraged to take MND 535 in the fall semester. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who receive departmental permission may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.
Track One: Magazine
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MND 406 | Magazine Article Writing (prereq)*JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)*MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester. | 3 |
| MND 441 | Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)*JNL 211 & VIS 207 | 3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |
Track Two: News
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| VIS 361 | Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)*COM 117 & JNL 211 | 3 |
| JNL 530 | Topics in Specialized Reporting(prereq)*MND 305BDJ 364 or MND 305 |
3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |
Track Three: Digital
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MMI 365 | Web Development and Design for Media | 3 |
| JNL 442 | Advanced Data Journalism (prereq)*JNL 221 and (MND 305 or BDJ 312)JNL 211 AND (MND 305 or BDJ 312) | 3 |
| Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above | 3 |