Gannon University

FRANK GARLAND, Program Director

Program Description:

Housed in the English department, the Journalism Communications program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a thorough background in journalism for both print and electronic media. Through courses offered by the English department and the Communication Arts, Electronic Media department, students learn the history of media and the theoretical perspectives and ethical issues confronting the various
media, and acquire the practical skills necessary for working successfully in each medium. Also, the major requires numerous practicums where classroom learning is put into practice. Journalism Communications majors are prepared for careers in newspaper reporting, radio, TV, radio and TV production, public relations, advertising, interactive digital media and graduate school. 

Students receive hands-on experience by working on the student newspaper, The Gannon Knight, and at Gannon's own 3,000-watt broadcast and web streaming station, WERG-FM and WERGFM.com. Also, Gannon has a full TV production, digital editing, and multimedia studio that is used for student instruction. 

In addition, the Journalism Communications program provides students with internship opportunities with the Erie Times-News, local television affiliates, ad agencies, radio stations and public relations firms.

A major in this program consists of 53 credits of required upper-level courses in the field of concentration, including practicums, an internship, and a senior research project.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

See the section of English for descriptions of courses designated ENGL.

See the section on Theatre and Communication Arts for descriptions of courses designated COMM.

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Journalism Communications Curriculum
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

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