This is an exciting time to be a Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) major! Journalism is evolving and taking new digital and mobile forms, each with its own reporting, editing, and presentation challenges. Meanwhile, a variety of media—from social media to video games—are playing ever-larger roles in our lives.
Hands-on courses in journalism and creative media practice can help you develop professional skills, while conceptual courses help you understand how different media work.
First Semester Planning
We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework from a variety of subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation.
Your schedule will look something like this:
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College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits) Major Exploration course (3-4 credits) Major or Minor Exploration course (3-4 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit) Total Credits: 15-16 |
Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:
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Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
Subject on University Schedule of Classes |
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Intro to Media |
04:189:102 |
3 |
Communication and Media Studies (189) |
| Intro to Communication and Information Processes | 04:189:101 |
3 |
Communication and Media Studies (189) |
Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page. Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester. Course Title Course Number Credits Subject on University Schedule of Classes
The Schedule of Classes provides information about the courses being offered in a particular semester. There are literally thousands of courses offered each semester at Rutgers, and you may find it helpful to narrow down your options by looking for courses in subjects related to your potential major or minor. Use the recommendations below to find possible introductory courses in other subjects. To find potential courses in other subjects related to this one: 1. On the Schedule of Classes, select the current term, location "New Brunswick" and level "undergraduate". Click continue. 2. In the Search By box, click the "search multiple subjects" link. Select the following departments: English (355, 351, 354, 358, 359, 356) International Studies (558) Political Science (790) Social Justice (904) 3. In Section Status, deselect Closed 4. In Level of Study, deselect 300 and 400. In general, 100 and 200 are appropriate for first-year students, 300 and 400 are often more appropriate for students with more familiarity with the subject. If you are interested in registering for a 300 or 400 level course, consult with an advisor before registering. Review these courses for possible inclusion in your first-semester schedule, or to consider for future semesters. Additional Information Beyond the Classroom For your first semester, we want you to focus on selecting appropriate courses, begin to understand the expectations and rigor of college, and identify resources to help you succeed at Rutgers. But, we also know that it is important to provide information for future planning. In addition to the information below, students interested in exploring possible career options may find this resource from the Office of Career Exploration and Success helpful - you'll find that a degree in this subject prepares you for a wide variety of career options! Each undergraduate program offers an Honors research thesis. Recent graduates have gone on to careers in the following industries with employment titles representing the following: Corporate communication Education Government and politics Healthcare Market research Non-profit and advocacy organizations Public relations Information Security Analyst Network Security Analyst Data Security Administrator Information Technology Security Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Warehousing Specialist Database Architect Information Architect Web Administrator Web Designer Web Developer Information Architect Content marketer Copywriter Corporate communications specialist Editor Grant writer Public relations specialist Reporter Social media specialist
Writing for Media
04:567:200
3
Journalism and Media Studies (567)
Gender, Digital Curation, and Social Curation
01:988:200
3
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (988)
Virtual Team Dynamics
04:189:151
3
Communication and Media Studies (189)
Intro to Creative Writing
01:351:211
3
English-Creative Writing (351)
