BA Journalism with Teacher Certification

Course Overview This program equips students with the expertise to teach and lead student media in secondary schools, blending comprehensive journalism training from the Mayborn School with essential pedagogical coursework from the College of Education. Graduates are prepared to instruct in diverse areas such as newspaper, yearbook, broadcasting, and digital media, and are readied for state certification exams. The curriculum emphasizes real-world skills through hands-on experience with professional equipment and a required teaching internship. Key Program Highlights Prepares students for Texas Journalism Teacher Certification for grades 8-12 Hands-on learning in state-of-the-art multimedia labs with professional equipment Gain practical experience through a dedicated teaching internship and student teaching Learn from faculty with extensive professional experience in multiple media platforms Comprehensive curriculum covering yearbook, newspaper, broadcast, and digital news production