How do I apply?
The Department of Journalism is part of the NYU College of Arts and Science. There are no special tests or other barriers to becoming a Journalism major once you have been accepted at NYU; however, all students must take the Department’s gateway course, Foundations of Journalism, V54.0501, to begin the major.

Students seeking admission should apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Do not begin by contacting the Journalism Department.

When can I start a journalism major?
You can start as soon as you begin at NYU and have space in your schedule. Foundations of Journalism is your first course, which is offered in fall semesters only.

Currently none of the core required courses for the major are offered abroad or in the summer, so if you are planning to spend a spring or fall semester abroad during your junior or senior year, it’s best to start the overall program in the fall of your sophomore year to complete the core required courses and give yourself the most flexibility. To declare a Journalism major, just come to the Department of Journalism’s fifth floor and speak with the administrative aide for undergraduate affairs, who will direct you to an advisor.

Are there any other course prerequisites?
Yes, specific courses have prerequisites. For example, The Journalistic Inquiry is the prerequisite for all other print and broadcast skills courses. For additional prerequisites please see the course requirements page.

Is there a minimum grade to remain a major?
Students must get at least a “C” in a course for it to count toward the major. If they get lower, they must repeat the course. Courses can be repeated only once.

Students receiving under the grade of “B” in the department’s gateway course, Foundations of Journalism, V54.0501, should schedule an advising session immediately to assess their prospects for continuing in the Journalism major.

What about internships?
There are two types of internships: for-credit and not-for-credit. The for-credit internship, which counts as a skills course and may be taken only once, is offered under department supervision. Students must be majors in their junior or senior year to do a for-credit internship.

Students may do as many not-for-credit internships as they wish. These internships are not monitored by journalism faculty. Not-for-credit internship listings may be found here.

Can I transfer journalism courses that I have taken in another school?
Students may transfer up to four journalism courses from another university if the admissions office has accepted them towards university credit and if they are equivalent to NYU courses. If the department does not accept them they go into the general pool of credits.

To receive transfer credit for The Journalistic Inquiry students must have taken an equivalent course and pass the Journalism Department’s exam for the course.

Where can I get advisement about my academic program, career plans and other related matters?
Cathleen Dullahan, head of Undergraduate Student Services and Assessment, and Prof. Michael Ludlum, Director of Undergraduate Studies, are available to assist students with any questions.

Also, journalism students are encouraged to select a full-time faculty member as an advisor as soon as they declare the major. Serving as an informal mentor, the faculty member can offer suggestions on how to achieve academic and career goals.