How to Apply for a Journalism Sequence

Missouri Journalism Undergraduate Program    [Full Index]

Students may apply for a sequence within the School of Journalism after they have satisfied the pre-sequence requirements, generally in the second semester of the sophomore year. Sequence options are:

• Convergence Journalism
• Magazine Journalism
• Newspaper Journalism
• Photojournalism
• Radio-Television Journalism
• Strategic Communication

Application Requirements

• Effective with students entering Mizzou Fall 2008 and later, completion of 61 semester hours (formerly 60 semester hours) of study that include all entrance course requirements as listed in the pre-sequence requirements, as well as other academically accepted courses as specified by the School of Journalism.
• Declare your intended sequence. Admission is by sequence. The School does not guarantee first choice of sequence. It may be necessary from time to time to limit enrollment in high-demand areas.
• Have word processing skills of at least 40 words per minute.
• For students whose native language is other than English: A minimum TOEFL score of 600 is required to be admitted to A&S pre-journalism, pre-sequence, any journalism course or to the School. Permission to enroll with a lower TOEFL score may be granted through an interview with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Journalism and an additional member of the Admissions Committee. Students with scores lower than 550 normally are not considered for an interview.

How to Apply: Lower-Division Journalism Students

Early in your final pre-sequence semester, generally the second semester of your sophomore year:

• Complete a Sequence Preference form available in Journalism Student Services. You should submit a Sequence Preference form prior to the deadline even if you will be completing your final admission requirements during the summer.
• Submit your Sequence Preference form by:
  • November 15 for admission in the summer or fall semester.
  • September 1 for admission in the winter semester.

How to Apply: A&S Pre-Journalism Students

The Journalism Undergraduate Admissions Committee extensively reviews individual applications for admission from students in this category. Criteria used in evaluating these applications include a student's stated passion to work in the fields of journalism or advertising, demonstrated commitment to journalism or advertising (as evidenced by work with student or professional media, high school activities or participation in journalism student groups), needs of the profession, etc. The committee also will attempt to match interests of students in this category with openings in the School's various academic disciplines.

Early in your final pre-sequence semester, generally in the second semester of your sophomore year:

• Request a transfer of division from Arts and Science to Journalism. This is considered your application to the School of Journalism.
• Transfer of Division forms are available in Journalism Student Services, 76 Gannett, or in Admissions, 230 Jesse Hall.
• Bring the Transfer of Division form to Journalism Student Services, 76 Gannett. You should submit the Transfer of Division form prior to the deadline even if you do not have a satisfactory grade point average at the time, or if you will be completing your final admission requirements during the summer. In these cases, applications are held until final semester grades are available. If you have questions regarding grade requirements, or whether you have completed course requirements, please contact your academic advisor.
• Complete a Sequence Preference form available in Journalism Student Services.
• Submit your Transfer of Division application and Sequence Preference form by:
  • November 15 for admission in the summer or fall semester.
  • September 1 for admission in the winter semester.

For More Information

Missouri School of Journalism Undergraduate Handbook Starting Your Program Freshman/Sophomore Pre-Sequence Requirements Junior/Senior Sequence Requirements Graduation Academic Policies Admissions Directly Admitted Students Pre-J A&S Students Admission to Upper-Class Status and Emphasis Area Transfer Student Admissions Standards Honors Eligibility Upon Admission Financial Aid/Scholarships Sample Eight-Semester Programs Convergence Journalism Magazine Journalism Newspaper Journalism Photojournalism Radio-Television Journalism Strategic Communication Computer Requirements Journalism Scholars Walter Williams Scholars Agricultural Journalism Journalism Minor for Non-Journalism Students Student Groups Pre-Sequence Requirements Students Admitted to MU Fall Semester 2008 or Later Students Admitted to MU Fall Semester 2005 or Later Early Enrollment Programs Convergence Journalism Photojournalism General Education Requirements Applying for a Journalism Sequence Internships for Pre-Journalism and Pre-Sequence Students Student Groups BJ Degree Requirements After Admission to Sequence Sequence Requirements Convergence Journalism Magazine Journalism Newspaper Journalism Photojournalism Radio-Television Journalism Strategic Communication Upper-Level Non-Journalism Requirements Visual Literacy Off-Site Programs New York Program Study Abroad Washington Program Options Dual Degrees Internships for Journalism-Sequence Students Minors for Journalism Students Student Groups Senior Assessment Graduation Application Latin Honors Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Career Center Master's Degree Five-Year BJ/MA Program Two-Year MA Program Advising for Journalism Students Standards for Academic Performance Dean's List Course Exceptions: Credit That Will Not Count Toward BJ Degree Exam Credit Transfer Credit Independent Study Personal Benefit Hours Sensitivity in a Multicultural Environment Media Policy Undergraduate Handbook PDF File: 754K Updated May 9, 2008 University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate Links How to Apply Costs, Financial Aid, Scholarships International Students Advising Info from the Provost Freshman Interest Groups myZou Campus Writing Program The Honors College Student Life