Bachelor of Science in Journalism Degree (45 units)

All Medill students pursue a major in journalism.

Students must also complete the Undergraduate Registration Requirement and the degree requirements of their home school.

Arts and Sciences Requirements (17 units) 

Foundational Discipline Requirements (12 units)

• 2 units in the social and behavioral sciences
• 2 units in historical studies
• 1 unit in philosophy or religious studies
• 2 units in literature and arts
• 1 unit in economics or business understanding
• 4 units in natural sciences or empirical and deductive reasoning; at least 1 must be in empirical and deductive reasoning

Weinberg College Elective Concentration (5 units)

• 5 courses in any one Weinberg College department
  • 1 unit may be at the 100 level
  • 2 units must be at the 300 level
  • Only 1 unit of field study or independent study credit may count toward the concentration
  • AP credits do not count toward the concentration
• A minor, a second major, or an adjunct major in Weinberg College may count toward the Weinberg College elective concentration.

Non-Medill Elective Requirement (10-14 units)

• 10 to 14 non-Medill credits to explore or extend interests 
• At least 3 must be in Weinberg College

Language Requirement

• 3 units in a language other than English, demonstrated proficiency as defined by Weinberg College, or articulated credit from an AP/IB exam in a language other than English

Diverse Cultures and Social Inequalities Requirement (2 units)

• 2 courses from a Medill-approved list

Major Requirements (14-18 units)

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Students may complete this requirement with a preapproved noncredit professional experience.  Requirements for the professional experience/internship option include 4 courses, 3 of which must be 300-level journalism courses.