The Philip Merrill College of Journalism 1 1. The two, first-year Fundamental Studies courses: FSAW and FSMA; THE PHILIP MERRILL 2. JOUR201 with a grade of "C-" or higher (JOUR181, JOUR200 and FSAW are prerequisites for enrollment); and COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM 3. attainment of a 2.8 GPA for all college-level work attempted. 1100 Knight Hall Appeals 301-405-2399 Students who are unsuccessful in gaining admission to Journalism [email protected] at the freshman or transfer level, and believe they have extenuating or www.merrill.umd.edu (http://www.merrill.umd.edu) special circumstances that should be considered, may appeal in writing Dean: Lucy Dalglish, J.D. to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The student will be notified in Associate Dean: Rafael Lorente writing of the appeal decision. Assistant Deans: Katie Aune, J.D., Joshua Madden, Vanessa Nichols- Students admitted to Journalism as freshmen that do not pass the 45- Holmes credit review but believe they have special circumstances that should be considered, may appeal directly to the College. Admission Requirements For further information, contact the College's Student Services office at Journalism is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). See the 301-405-2399. Admissions section on general LEP admission policies. (https:// academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/requirements-application- Academic Programs procedures/admission-limited-enrollment-programs/) Major Freshman Admission and the 45-Credit Review • Journalism Major (https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/ First-time entering freshmen will gain admission to the Philip Merrill colleges-schools/journalism/journalism-major/) College of Journalism directly from high school on an available basis. Early application is encouraged. Freshmen admitted to the program will Advising have access to the necessary advising through their initial semesters The Office of Student Services provides academic advising to journalism to help them determine if Journalism is an appropriate area for their majors on an appointment basis. It is located at 1100 Knight Hall, interests and abilities. Academic and career advising is provided to 301-405-2399. journalism students throughout their academic career by qualified academic counselors and the College's faculty. Opportunities Freshmen who are admitted directly to Journalism will be subject to a performance review by the time they have completed 45 credits. To meet Fieldwork Opportunities the provisions of the review, these students must complete: Internships Supervised internships are essential. Adrianne Flynn is the Internships 1. The two, first-year Fundamental Studies courses: FSAW and FSMA; and Career Development Director, 3107C Knight Hall, 301-405-7247. 2. JOUR201 with a grade of "C-" or higher (JOUR181, JOUR200 and FSAW are prerequisites for enrollment); and Professional Experience Opportunities 3. a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must prove grammar Capital News Service skills competency through attainment of a minimum of a "C-" in Capital News Service is a student-powered news organization run by the JOUR181 or an 80 or higher on the grammar competency exam Philip Merrill College of Journalism. For more than two decades, it has offered in JOUR181. provided deeply reported, award-winning coverage of issues of import to Marylanders. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be allowed to continue in the LEP and will be required to select another major. In With bureaus in College Park, Annapolis and Washington run by addition, freshmen are expected to complete JOUR200 by the end of their professional journalists, it delivers news in multiple multimedia formats first year. via partner news organizations, a destination website, a nightly on-air television newscast and affiliated social media channels. It provides Transfer Admission breaking news coverage, in-depth investigative and enterprise journalism, These requirements apply to new transfer students to the University as and serve as a laboratory for students to test and develop innovative new well as on-campus students. methods of reporting and telling stories. Note: No more than 12 transfer credits of communications courses from UMTV an accredited journalism program may be approved by the College to be For students interested in broadcast news, opportunities to gain applied toward the degree. Transfer students who wish to receive credit experience with cable news programs are presented in the curriculum and for JOUR201 based on work done in a non-accredited journalism program by volunteering at the campus television station, UMTV. must pass a proficiency exam. Student-Run Campus Media Outlets In order to be admitted to Journalism, transfer students will be required to Students can gain broadcast news and sports reporting experience meet the following set of gateway requirements: through the campus radio station, WMUC. There are numerous student- run publications on campus. These include, The Diamondback, an 2 The Philip Merrill College of Journalism independent daily newspaper that appears in print and online. The juniors enrolled in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Students must Diamondback is one of the most-read campus dailies in the nation. be Maryland residents. Among the many campus publications there are literary magazines, newspapers and websites of interest to special populations. These Fred I., Edna O. and Fred J. Archibald Scholarship. Established by include The Black Explosion, The Mitzpeh, Stories Beneath the Shell, a bequest from Fred I. Archibald of Baltimore News-American and Unwind!, Her Campus, The Writers' Bloc, The Campus Trainer and The Left Frederick News-Post newspaper editors, this scholarship is awarded Bench. to undergraduate students enrolled in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Living-Learning Programs Professor Thomas Aylward Journalism Scholarship. Awarded to a Merrill College Park Scholars - Media, Self & Society College Ph.D. student. Co-sponsored by the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, the Media, Self Paul Berg Diamondback Scholarship. Funded by friends and family and and Society Program is one of the living/learning programs offered by The Washington Post in memory of Paul Berg, Diamondback editor-in- the College Park Scholars Program. This two-year program for incoming chief 1978-79 and assistant editor of The Post’s Health section at the freshmen is designed to give students the opportunity to undertake a time of his death in 1989. This scholarship is awarded to a Diamondback critical examination of media organizations, institutions and practices editor or news staff member who displays special achievement and effort as well as gain practical experience through involvement in a media- while working for the campus daily newspaper. Applicants must have related activity of their choice. For more information, see the College Park served at least one semester on the Diamondback staff, and must return Scholars Program entry in the "Office of Undergraduate Studies" section to campus for the following fall semester. All majors may apply for this under "The Colleges and Schools." scholarship. Honors Program Bonnie Bernstein Scholarship. Bernstein is a 1992 Merrill College graduate who was an Academic All-American gymnast. Applicants Although no departmental honors program currently exists within the must be a full-time, upperclass multi-platform journalism major (with college, academically outstanding students are recognized through preference for students in the broadcast component) who participates in Kappa Tau Alpha, the Journalism academic honor society. an NCAA-sanctioned sport at the University of Maryland. Applicants also need to show evidence of financial need, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and Student Societies and Professional submit an essay describing why they should receive the award. Organizations John Story Cleghorn and Nona Reese Cleghorn Scholarship. Funded The college sponsors student chapters of the Society for Professional by the late College Dean Reese Cleghorn in honor of his parents, this Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate journalism students the National Association of Black Journalists. These organizations based on academic merit, with preference given to students with financial provide students with opportunities to practice skills, establish social need. relationships with other students both on and off campus, and meet and work with professionals in the field. Reese Cleghorn Excellence in Journalism Scholarship. Created in memory of the late College Dean Reese Cleghorn, this scholarship is For information on the organizations listed, contact the Student Services awarded to undergraduate or graduate journalism students based on Office, 1100 Knight Hall, 301-405-2399. academic merit, with preference given to students with financial need. Financial Assistance Francis J. Cormier White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. Established in 1991 by the White House Correspondents’ The college is committed to enrolling the most qualified students, Association, this award was renamed in 1994 to honor the memory of regardless of ability to pay. Toward that end, the college, through donor- Francis J. Cormier, who for two decades exemplified the best qualities sponsored awards, gives annual scholarships to undergraduates. of White House correspondents with a blend of gentleness, humor and Additionally, the university awards scholarships and financial aid professionalism