Journalism Certificate

New Student Admission Requirements

• Student must be admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a bachelor's degree; degree cannot be a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism andTechnical Communication (JTCP).

These requirements also apply to Transfer Students.

Certificate Courses - 12 Credits Required

• JRNL 121 - Writing for Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 222 - Reporting Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 251 - Understanding Mass Media Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• JRNL 328 - Feature and Opinion Writing Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 330 - Publication Editing Credit Hours: 3

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.