International Journalism Certificate

The certificate program combines introductory courses in journalism and media studies with advanced seminars, internships, and a capstone media project where students can apply their international expertise to the study and practice of journalism. 

The certificate in international journalism is also available as a postbaccalaureate program.

Coursework and Certificate Requirements

The certificate requires six courses plus a semester of study abroad.

• COMM 3420 - Media in Global Perspective 
• ENG 3320 - Fundamentals of Journalism 
• IJRN 5960 - Internship Seminar in International Public Journalism 
• IJRN 5970 - International Journalism Capstone Media Project 

One chosen from:

• COMM 1320 - Introduction to Critical Media Studies 
• COMM 3320 - Mass Communication 

One chosen from:

• GLOB 5900 - Senior Research Seminar 
• GLOB 5910 - Honors Research Seminar 

Note 

Students should enroll simultaneously in one of the research seminars (GLOB 5900 or GLOB 5910) and the internship seminar (IJRN 5960).

Students also complete a semester of study abroad in some field of international area studies and journalism (including internship) at one of the approved programs. Bilateral exchange programs currently exist with Universitat Trier (Trier, Germany), Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (Valparaiso, Chile), and Université Gaston Berger (Saint-Louis, Senegal). Other placements are possible by arrangement.