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FOR MOREINFORMATION 

Contact Rick Brunson, AreaCoordinator for the

Journalism Programat 

rbrunson@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu 

My interview highlights with Nicholson

School of Communication students and

industry professionals!

▪ “ I am very excited that the Nicholson School 

 provides a specialty in editing. I hope to become

the next Anna Wintour in Vogue!” (Kayla

Hernandez- Pending Journalism Student)

▪“The professors in the Nicholson School are very

helpful. Typically, journalism classes are

smaller so I receive plenty of attention from my

 professors –  It’s GREAT !”( Brittany Mignanelli-

Journalism Student)

▪ “ Journalism is one of the best fields to get into

since it is such a versatile field. I have worked 

both in print and online journalism in the past 

 five years. I recommend anyone with a passion

 for writing to pursue an education in this field .” 

(Nicole Zak - Scenebseen.com)

▪ “ An education in journalism is the most 

necessary foundation for success in one of the

most competitive industries in the world. Surely,

every one of your four years will be worth it .” 

( Ashley Ahhdeh-Nomad Africa Magazine)

JOURNALISTS

INTERVIEW

JOURNALISTS! 

BECOME A 

JOURNALISM

MAJOR 

Nicholson School of Communication 

University of Central

Florida 

By Monica Bedi 

 Step 1: Satisfy the program’s grammarproficiency requirement by earning an“A” or an “A ‐“in Comp I and Comp II or

 by passing an examination. TheJournalism program also accepts high

schools’ Advanced Placement courses.

Step 2: Submit a one‐page typed essay that explains why you want to beaccepted as journalism major. Don’tforget to describe your experience andcareer plans.

Step 3: Have a high grade pointaverage: typically, a minimum of a “B”average.

 Finally, you’ve applied! 

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 As a School moving toward accreditation, TheNicholson School of Communication strives to

 become one of the 101 programs that the Accrediting Council for Education inJournalism and Mass Communication(ACEJMC). The college offers a Bachelor’sdegree in journalism and a minor in magazine

 journalism. The program is limited access basedon grade point average and acceptsapproximately 20 students in its three terms.Journalism at the School highlights nurturingthe democratic process by informing the pressabout events, trends, and developments ingovernment and society.

Journalism majors develop skills that areapplicable to a variety of careers. Some careersinclude: writing and editing, visualcommunication, research, presentation, and

computer skills.

Students are given the opportunity to engage instudent clubs such as the Society of ProfessionalJournalists, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers

 Association, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society,and ED2010, better known as “Magazine Club.”  

COMMON CORE REQUIREMENTSINTRODUCTION

Common Core requirements (15 hrs)JOU 2100C* News Reporting 3 hrsJOU 3201* Editing I 3 hrsMMC 3200 Mass Communication Law 3 hrsJOU 4700 Journalism Ethics 3 hrsJOU 4342C Converged Journalism 3 hrsGrammar Proficiency must be satisfied.*Must earn at least a “C” (2.0) to enroll in subsequentcourses. 

JOURNALISM Q & A

Q: Is it true that UCF is one of only seven universities in the United Statesselected by the Dow Jones NewspaperFund as a training site for copy ‐editing interns?

 A: Yes!

Q: What 3 specialty areas are offeredfor journalism majors?

 A: News writing, editing or visualcommunication!

Q: What does the Nicholson School

have that most colleges do not have?

 A:  A $14 millionNicholson School of CommunicationBuilding which has state‐of ‐the‐artfacilities.