Creative Media Practices

This program is for current and prospective media professionals in journalism, media management, public relations, advertising, publishing, and new media.  Students learn critical media skills and theory and work with faculty mentors who will help them shape a course of study that suits their goals.

Core (15 credits)

  • JMA 517 - Critical Studies in Mass Media
  • JMA 522 - Visual Design and Layout OR JMA 527 - Introduction to Desktop Publishing
  • JMA 565 - Media Ethics
  • JMA 573 - Media Law & Regulation
  • JMA 571 - Investigative Reporting OR JMA 569 - Magazine Journalism OR JMA 541 - Media Writing

Electives (21 credits within JMA)

Contact Us

Dr. John Shepherd
Chair
shepherd@duq.edu
412.396.5772

Dr. Michael Dillon
Undergraduate Director
dillonm@duq.edu
412.396.6448

Ms. Maggie Patterson
Creative Media Practices
patterso@duq.edu
412.396.6447

Mrs. Alexis (Sally) Richie
Administrative Assistant
richiea@duq.edu
412.396.1311

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