Teacher Certification in Journalism
*Effective Fall 2020, this program is being phased out and has a 3-year teach out plan. More information can be found here.
State certification to teach journalism in grades 9-12 in Missouri requires 30 credits beyond the professional sequence in secondary education, which must include a teaching methods course in journalism.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Requirements | ||
| COM 205 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| JOU 104 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| JOU 202 | Reporting for the Media | 3 |
| JOU 308 | Copy Editing | 3 |
| JOU 403 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ENG 365 | Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| Select twelve additional credit hours in Journalism electives from the following: | 12 | |
| Strategic Communication Writing | ||
| Internship | ||
| Language Awareness | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools | ||
| Journalism Practicum: Newspaper Production | ||
| Journalism Practicum: Yearbook Production | ||
| Journalism Practicum: Broadcast Production | ||
| Publication Design | ||
| Journalism Practicum: Newspaper Management | ||
| Journalism Practicum: Yearbook Management | ||
| Selected Topics in Journalism | ||
| In-Depth/Investigative Reporting | ||
| Web Content and Design | ||