COURSE CURRICULUM

The Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas benefits from its location in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fifth-largest media market in the United States, giving students direct access to extensive internship opportunities with advertising agencies, news organizations, and media companies across the region. This industry proximity strengthens the program’s emphasis on experiential learning, where students gain hands-on experience through coursework, modern classrooms and production labs, and active participation in student-run media outlets such as North Texas Daily, NTTV, and NT Daily Radio. These platforms allow students to practice real-world journalism roles, including reporting, editing, producing, and multimedia storytelling in a professional environment while still in school. The program is also supported by highly active student organizations that are regularly recognized at national levels, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional development through connections with alumni and working media professionals. Students are encouraged to broaden their perspective through study abroad opportunities that explore international media systems, including global press operations, broadcasting, digital media, and magazine industries, often earning academic credit while gaining cross-cultural experience. Faculty members bring more than 400 years of combined professional experience across journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and digital media, enriching classroom instruction with real-world insight and industry relevance. Mayborn alumni have gone on to work in leading media and communications organizations worldwide, reflecting the strength of the program’s professional preparation. Career paths for graduates include journalism roles in news and sports reporting, visual journalism, publishing, and digital media; advertising roles in agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and media firms; public relations positions in government and private sectors; internet-based careers such as web publishing, podcasting, and blogging; and education roles in secondary or higher education institutions. Courses in Video, Broadcast, and Multimedia Journalism include News Writing for Broadcast and Web, Sports Journalism, History of American Media, Opinion Writing, Mobile Journalism, and Visual News Storytelling, all designed to build strong multi-platform communication and storytelling skills.