Academic Year Represented
2024
Mission Statement
“We prepare students to be confident, multi-platform communicators for an evolving media marketplace, with a pedagogical emphasis on active learning and experiential experiences."
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
SJGC is a 100,000-square-foot facility that is home to four multimedia properties: TV 20, WANM 90.5, The FAMUAN, and Journey magazine. These platforms provide students with practical, hands-on experience in the profession. The building houses 15 computer labs and 10 studios, offering ample space for students to hone their skills. Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the SJGC experience, with courses like the PR Agency, Capital Bureau, Advanced TV News, and Documentary & Film.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Graduate Degrees Offered
N/A
Majors
Broadcast Journalism Public Relations
Tracks within Majors
N/A
Internships Accepted for Credit
The unit has an Office of Career Success to assist students with internship placement. For their degree requirement, all Journalism and Public Relations students must complete a 1-credit internship. The internship requires students to work 15-20 hours a week and provide deliverables to the internship coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to seek additional internships during their academic career.
Internships Facilitated
Internships are vital for enhancing students' practical skills and workforce readiness. With over 100 potential sites, including top companies like Disney, CNN, ESPN, and Bloomberg News, our students are highly sought after for internships and employment. The SJGC internship coordinator monitors the process, ensuring valuable work experience. Worksite supervisors also provide supervision and evaluations. Many students credit these internships as key to securing their first job upon graduation.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
There are two practicum classes offered: MMC 2920 - Professional Development Colloquium, typically taken during the sophomore year, and MMC 4922 - Senior Capstone Colloquium, completed in the final semester. In MMC 2920, students acquire professional skills such as networking and interviewing. The Capstone class focuses on students creating their own websites to showcase their work, with the aim of preparing them for the next phase of their careers.
Online Options
The unit offers face-to-face courses with several online sections such as Journalism 1040E - Language Skills for Media, Journalism 3101- News Reporting & Writing II, and MMC 2000 - Introduction to Mass Media.
Study-Abroad Options
Many SJGC students engage in the university's study abroad program. Additionally, the journalism curriculum is aligned with the EUSA Study Abroad Program in Seville, Spain. The unit is also working on developing more study abroad opportunities for all majors.
Graduate Programs
N/A
Department Budget
$2,849,485
Amount Spent per Student
$8,165
Undergrad Student Fees
$5,697
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$1,010
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$12,328
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$5,561
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$17,585
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$15,475
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$21,384
Graduate Student Fees
$None
Graduate In-State Tuition
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
349
Undergraduate Enrollment
349
Graduate Enrollment
0
Number of In-State Students
264
Percentage of In-State Students
76
Number of International Students
3
Percentage of International Students
1
Male
117
Female
232
Not Specified
0
White
4
Black
324
Asian
0
Hispanic/Latino
11
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
9
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
20
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
30
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
100
Four Year Completion Rate
43
Six Year Completion Rate
0
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
29
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
32
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
3
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
2
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
0
Attending a Graduate Program
2
Unemployed
0
Unknown Status
5
Full-Time Faculty
12
Part-Time Faculty
7
Faculty with Tenure
5
Faculty on Tenure Track
1
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
0
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
1
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
33
Male
5
Female
8
Unspecified
0
White
3
Black
9
Asian
1
Hispanic/Latino
0
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
0
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
14
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
20
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication aims to ensure students are well-prepared for employment from the moment they graduate. With lower student-to-faculty ratios, SJGC students can effectively concentrate on both theoretical and practical skills. The unit boasts retention rates of over 90% for first- and second-year students. Additionally, over 80% of students report that their post-graduation jobs are related to their degrees.