Journalism classes combine the basic principles of journalism (reporting, writing, ethical and legal principles) with new forms (social media, video, data journalism, coding, and more) to provide students with the skills they need to be effective and compelling storytellers, journalists and communicators. A major in journalism will help you develop the skills that you can apply to whatever career path you decide.
Graduates embark on careers in a wide range of specialties and platforms. They work in traditional roles as reporters, editors, writers, multimedia storytellers, broadcasters, investigative journalists, sports media members, and more. They also work in newer forms of media, including social media, data journalism, and coding. They can also work in careers in which journalism provides foundational skills, such as speechwriters, politicians, public relations professionals, lawyers, and more.
Our graduates work in traditional forms of media, emerging platforms, and in corporate roles. Ultimately, the major offers transferrable skills that make our graduates outstanding leaders with successful achievements across all fields.
Department faculty, instructors and graduate students teach a variety of courses—from foundation principles of journalism to cutting-edge technologies and techniques. Virtually all faculty have professional media experience, and the faculty is a mix of those with scholarly specialties and those with professional specialties.
Pursue a Journalism Degree at CJC
Learn basic principles of journalism (reporting, writing, ethics) with modern and emerging forms (social media, video, data journalism, coding) to become effective and compelling storytellers, journalists and communicators. Careers include:
- Multimedia journalist
- Broadcast journalist
- Sportswriter and sportscaster
- Magazine writer
- News app developer
- Data journalist
- Social media manager
- Brand storyteller
- Content creator
- Photojournalist
Explore Your Storytelling Skills at the UF College of Journalism and Communications
Journalism Degree Options
Has a traditional Journalism major and a Journalism: Sports and Media specialization.
The Journalism Department offers more than 30 required and elective classes to prepare you for careers in advertising and related industries. You can find a list of these courses in the UF Course Catalog.
You can view a list of syllabi for most Journalism classes over the past four semesters.
The Journalism Academic Learning Compact identifies the skills students should acquire if they follow the major’s prescribed course of study. These skills describe the core learning expectations in the areas of content knowledge and skills, communication skills and critical thinking skills that UF is required to assess for each baccalaureate degree program.
Our combination degree allows undergraduate students to take graduate-level courses and receive both an undergraduate and Master of Arts in Mass Communication degree with less time and money than pursuing both separately.
Journalism Department Faculty & Staff
Ted Spiker
Professor and Chair – Department of Journalism
Director of Pro Master’s – Division of Graduate Studies
2070 Weimer
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Jane Bambauer
Director – Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, Brechner Eminent Scholar
2060 Weimer
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Cynthia Barnett
Senior Lecturer and Environmental Journalist in Residence
Director – Climate and Environment Reporting Initiatives
3063 Weimer
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Ted Bridis
Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting – Department of Journalism
2066C Weimer
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Mike Foley
Master Lecturer – Department of Journalism
Hugh Cunningham Professor in Journalism Excellence
3047 Weimer
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Rachel Grant, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor – Department of Journalism
3057 Weimer
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Joanna Hernandez
Director of Community and Culture
Senior Lecturer – Department of Journalism
3046 Weimer
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Cally House
Administrative Specialist II – Department of Journalism
2070 Weimer
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Harrison Hove
Interim Director – Innovation News Center
Senior Lecturer and Associate Chair – Department of Journalism
3045 Weimer
352-294-1371 Send Email See Bio
Norman P. Lewis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Department of Journalism
James M. Cox, Jr. Foundation/The Palm Beach Post Professorship in New Media
3052 Weimer
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Mindy McAdams
Professor – Department of Journalism
Knight Chair, Journalism Technologies and the Democratic Process
3049 Weimer
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Seungahn Nah
Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and Research Director – Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology
Professor – Department of Journalism
1200 Weimer
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Matt Sheehan
Managing Director – Center for Public Interest Communications
Senior Lecturer – Department of Journalism
3200 Weimer
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Bernell Tripp, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Department of Journalism
3055 Weimer
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Frank Waddell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Department of Journalism
3067 Weimer
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Kim Walsh-Childers, Ph.D.
Professor – Department of Journalism
3044 Weimer
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