Dr. Elayne H. Anthony
Department Chair
elayne.h.anthony@jsums.edu
601-979-2151
Mississippi e-Center @ JSU
1230 Raymond Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39204

Faculty of Department

A. Chang, J. Love,  A. Norwood, D. Spann, N. Towery

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies, currently located at the Mississippi e-Center, has in-house classrooms, computer labs, and editing labs. The Department manages JSU-TV, channel 14 on cable Comcast; WJSU-FM 88.5, the university’s public radio station; the Blue & White Flash, the campus newspaper; and eXperience magazine, a publication produced by students two times per academic year.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies is to provide academic excellence in the areas of media production, multimedia journalism, sports media, and integrated marketing communications. The Department provides students with theoretical and hands-on training needed to be successful in the field of media and communications, combined with the core principles of good, ethical journalism and digital communication.

Objectives

The Department developed the following program objectives to assist students Receiving a degree in Journalism and Media Studies in developing the necessary knowledge and skills required in the current field of journalism. By the end of the program of study, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic historical and theoretical foundations of the field of journalism and media studies.
• Apply critical thinking skills.
• Conduct communications research that addresses problems in a global society.
• Exhibit professional skill levels in radio news writing and delivery; print and online news writing; and broadcast newsgathering and delivery.
• Report news clearly, accurately, truthfully, and fairly in appropriate journalistic forms and styles.
• Implement the use of technology to meet the demands of the media industry.
• Understanding media laws and the rights and responsibilities of media professionals in the field of journalism and media studies.
• Apply skills and knowledge gained in the practicum and internship courses to their careers as media professionals.

Bachelor

Course Descriptions