Journalism

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The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print. The division prepares students to enter medium- to large-size media markets through classroom and hands-on learning in the newsroom, broadcast studio and control room, podcast recording booth and more. Strong internships are available in Dallas, a top-five media market, and in multiple cities across the U.S.

Meet Our Faculty

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Andrea Arterbery

Visiting Professor of Practice

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Ben Baby

Adjunct Professor

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Jake Batsell

Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism

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Melissa Chessher

Professor and Belo Foundation Distinguished Chair in Journalism

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Pederson Broadcast Studio

The professional control room and studio are supplied with all the equipment students need to produce TV news. Students learn to operate professional cameras, a Grass Valley video switcher, teleprompter, CG, Still Store and an on-air server. Every weekday, students produce, write and crew a news show covering SMU news, as well as local and national news.

Featured Courses

JOUR 2304, Intro to Basic Audio & Video  Students learn how to create a podcast along with social and video storytelling skills for multiple platforms and audiences.

FM 4350, Styling and Visual Culture
Jenny Davis

 From Afrofuturism to Zendaya, this course examines the history, subcultures and trends shaping visual culture today as applies it to the dynamic field of fashion styling, including shoot production and hands-on training in editorial, commercial runway and celebrity styling.
JOUR 4306, Business and Journalism
Jake Batsell		 An intensive introduction to business, financial markets, and economics, combined with practice in reporting and writing about these complex topics. Gives aspiring business journalists the tools to make business information understandable and accessible to news audiences.
JOUR 2306 Sports, News Media, and Social Media Analytics
Ben Baby		 Students learn the evolving study of applied statistics in sports to better explain critical trends within major sports. Students learn data visualization as an aid to storytelling and understand social media metrics to maximize engagement with audiences.

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Student Work

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Maha Razi, B.A Journalism ’21
The Daily Update

Why study journalism in Dallas?

Opportunities for Meadows students to interact with journalism professionals in this top-five media market are plentiful. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with The Dallas Morning News; additional internships are available with companies such as the Dallas Cowboys, Burson-Marsteller, and other broadcast, print, digital and government organizations.

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