COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s in Journalism at the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism at the University of North Texas is designed to provide students with advanced professional training in modern media, communication, and storytelling across multiple platforms. The program is supported by award-winning faculty members who collectively bring more than 400 years of real-world experience in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and related media fields, offering students strong mentorship grounded in practical industry knowledge. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including a Multimedia Reporting classroom, a Visual Journalism Lab, and a Broadcast News Lab, all equipped with the latest software and tools used in contemporary media production. A major strength of the program is its hands-on learning approach through student-run media organizations, such as a newspaper, television station, and advertising agency, where students gain real-world experience by working on actual client projects under professional supervision. The university’s location in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fifth-largest media market in the United States, provides students with extensive internship and networking opportunities in areas such as broadcasting, digital journalism, photojournalism, advertising, and public relations. The Mayborn School of Journalism is recognized as one of the leading journalism schools in the country, offering strong academic programs that prepare students for diverse media careers. Graduates of the program pursue careers in print and digital journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations, photojournalism, and teaching, reflecting the program’s broad professional scope. The curriculum includes advanced courses such as Media Ethics, Narrative Journalism, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Race, Gender and the Media, and Media Studies and Theories, all designed to develop critical thinking, ethical awareness, and advanced research and storytelling skills. Overall, the program combines academic rigor with practical experience to prepare students for leadership roles in the evolving global media landscape.The Master’s in Kinesiology at the University of North Texas is designed to provide students with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the scientific study of human movement, exercise science, and related health disciplines. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and research experience, helping students develop an in-depth understanding of laboratory equipment and its applications in exercise and movement sciences. Students also strengthen their ability to interpret and apply research findings, which is essential for advancing knowledge in kinesiology and improving human performance outcomes. A key aspect of the program is its interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, encouraging students to work alongside other fitness and health professionals in efforts aimed at enhancing physical performance, wellness, and rehabilitation outcomes. The curriculum is grounded in the scientific exploration of human movement, providing students with a strong conceptual and practical understanding of how the body responds to exercise, training, and environmental influences. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career paths, including teaching, research, fitness leadership, coaching, athletic performance, sports science, rehabilitation, and other allied health professions. Alumni from the program can be found working in colleges, universities, government agencies, private businesses, hospitals, and educational institutions, reflecting the versatility of the degree. The coursework includes core subjects such as Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Quantitative Procedures in Exercise and Sport Sciences, Physiology of Exercise, and Motor Behavior, all designed to build strong analytical, scientific, and applied skills. Overall, the program prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the fields of health, fitness, and human performance through both research and professional practice.