The news-editorial sequence requires core of University and sequence courses which equip graduates with the intellectual background and journalistic skills to enter the professional world. Each student completes a liberal arts curriculum and undertakes courses in writing, editing, law, ethics, and media history. Each news-editorial major also serves a media internship.
A course in community journalism focuses on non-daily publications and highlights opportunities for students at Texas non-metropolitan newspapers.
Students write for The East Texan, the student newspaper and staff members produce an online edition also. This publication is part of the Department-based Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, with headquarters in the Journalism Building. Visit East Texan Online.
The division also produces an online magazine. Visit The Special
For students who wish to teach journalism at the high school level, a sequence in secondary journalism is offered in co-operation with the College of Education.
A minor in journalism for students in other fields is also offered. Requirements are outlined in the Texas A&M University-Commerce Catalog. View Catalog
Course descriptions and requirements for the B.S. or B.A. are explained in the A&M-Commerce Catalog. Please call (903) 886-5239 and ask for Dr. Lamar W. Bridges or Mr. Fred Stewart, adviser to student publications. Or, you may call (903) 886-5345 and speak with Dr. John Mark Dempsey, department head.
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