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Student Opportunities and Resources
Departmental Honors
To earn departmental honors in MJF, a student must graduate with a minimum overall GPA of 3.5, plus earn 8* points over four years through the following opportunities. Students may use any combination of activities to reach 8 points, but may not receive more than 4 points from any individual activity.
- Serve as an Undergrad Assistant in an MJF course (2 points per semester; can earn up to 4 points total)
- Serve as a Research Assistant to an MJF faculty member (2 points per semester; can earn up to 4 points total)
- Serve as a Production Assistant on an MJF faculty member project (2 points per semester; can earn up to 4 points total)
- Complete a special honors project as part of any MJF course (1 point)
- Take an active role in a student media organization supervised by MJF faculty or participate in PR Visions (1 points per semester; can earn up to 4 points)
- Complete a special honors project as part of a non-honors MJF course (2 points; can earn up to 4 points total)
- Such projects may include traditional thesis style research papers or a special media production such as a short documentary film, an ad campaign, podcast series, or piece of narrative, longform journalism
- Complete a Summer Scholars project or other independent research project (3 points total)
- Participate in The Humanities Center Geoffrion Family Fellowship program (4 points for the year)
- Present research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium or other conference setting (1 point)
- Participate in a Study Away program and complete a special project linked to the experience (Could earn up to 4 points; 2 for participating and 2 for completing the project)
Though their academic advisors can help students move through this process, it will be the student’s responsibility to track their progress in the departmental honors program.
*For Prodesse Scholars to complete MJF Departmental Honors, two (2) of their points must come from one of the following experiences:
- Take an active role in a student media organization supervised by MJF faculty or participate in PR Visions (1 point per semester; can earn up to 4 points)
OR
- Complete a special honors project as part of a non-honors MJF course (2 points; can earn up to 4 points total)
- Prodesse Scholars may also earn 1 point from serving as an MJF Student Ambassador.
Because all careers are media careers
Today’s employers are looking for critical thinkers who can navigate a complex world--interpreting, managing, and producing effective mediated communication. The Department of Media, Journalism & Film combines a rigorous humanities education with real-world media skills, outstanding networking, and internship opportunities, preparing students for jobs in--and beyond--the media industries.
Inside Hollywood
An intimate, hands-on look at Hollywood careers covering film and TV pre-production, production and editing, script development, casting, entertainment law, administration and finance, development, distribution, and marketing
Inside New York
An insiders view of New York City's thriving advertising, marketing, and public relations industry, offering site visits, cultural experiences, and job shadowing opportunities with prestigious Miami alumni
Inside Washington
Unique "inside the beltway" experience in the summer and spring featuring guest speakers, field trips, and DC lectures followed by an internship in the student's area of interest
Inside London
Distinct among the Inside signature experiences as the only one to focus on another nation, offering students the opportunity to work in teams to do an advanced study of media in the United Kingdom as well as hands-on integrated marketing communication.
Inside Chicago
In-depth visits to the capital of Midwest commerce with Miami alumni representing the fields of public relations, marketing, and advertising.
The Richard A. Ludwin Media and Communication Scholarships
Rick Ludwin (1948-2019) was a highly accomplished broadcast executive who got his start in television in our program at Miami University and eventually became vice president at NBC Television.
As an intensely loyal alum of media at Miami, Rick returned “home" every year to lecture, meet Media and Communication students, and share his wisdom. He also generously funded the Richard A. Ludwin Media and Communication Scholarships, a $10 million fund for students with financial need and a passion for media and communication.
Ludwin Scholarships range from $2,500-10,000 per year and are renewable for four years as long as students maintain good standing in the Media and Communication major and have continued financial need.
If you would like to be considered for a Ludwin Scholarship, please complete this form by May 1.
Student Media
There are many ways for Miami students to dig in to media-related activities. Check out writing opportunities with the twice-weekly Miami Student newspaper. Host your own radio program with WMSR. Plan workshops and speaker visits through the Miami chapter of Society of Professional Journalists. Compete on a national level with the Miami chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Or even manage content for the environmental news and information website, GreenHawks Media.
Happy Captive
M.A.F.I.A.
The Miami Association of Filmmakers and Independent Actors is a student group that helps creative people at Miami get experience in film and Television production. With an increasing supply of pro-video production equipment & facilities, and a network of contacts, M.A.F.I.A. is the ONLY organization on campus dedicated to making films. Whether you are an aspiring actor, director, producer, writer, artist or business entrepreneur, M.A.F.I.A. needs your talents and contribution.
The Miami Student
This student media publishes a print newspaper on campus weekly, and a 24/7 online site with local news, sports, opinion, entertainment, events and multimedia content. It's a great place to learn how to interview people, cover a sports team, illuminate a trend or get a conversation going on local issues.
MTN
MTN is a hands-on group that provides students with the opportunity to report the latest television news to the Miami and Oxford community. MTN is open to all majors who wish to gain more experience in broadcast news. Together, students work as a team to produce bi-weekly newscasts aired on Miami's cable channel, MUTV. Students produce stories on a number of topics from sports and entertainment, to health and hard news. Whether it's anchoring, reporting, or producing, MTN supports a well rounded foundation for either a career or just a passion for television news.
Oxford Observer
The Oxford Observer: Students in advanced reporting, writing and editing classes produce a weekly online news site covering the city of Oxford and its surrounding area. Students produce real stories for a real audience, while obtaining course credit.
PRSSA
Through the Miami chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America, students are exposed to speakers, networking and projects that can help prepare them for public relations and related fields
RedHawk Radio
WMSR is a student-run radio station, based in Williams Hall, playing everything from new indie rock and acoustic world beat to soul mashup and hip-hop. Its sports department broadcasts Miami games and it has a news department that could use your help!
Society of Professional Journalists
Miami's chapter of SPJ brings in speakers, hosts media-related programs like the annual Liberty Tree event at Miami and organizes contests on student-produced media. SPJ is a national organization dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press. It represents and supports some 9,000 journalists around the globe, including students studying at Miami and elsewhere.
Up Fashion Magazine
Miami student-run Up fashion magazine publishes three times a year and features local trends, features, photo essays and columns. Students can get involved with writing, editing, design, photo and video work, trend blogging, or advertising and marketing.
Our Lead Departmental Advisors
The Journalism Program schedules group advising sessions each semester, but majors also are encouraged to schedule one-on-one meetings with a Journalism faculty member for individualized attention at least one a year. Email Journalism Area Coordinator Rosemary Pennington to set up your one-on-one advising session.
The first-year Media & Communication (formerly Media & Culture) adviser is Dr. Ron Becker.
The Strategic Communication advising is done by all the STC faculty. Christe McKittrick is the chief advisor for the major.
If you wish to change your advising assignment, please contact the MJF master program associate, Denise Withrow, in 120 Williams Hall. We cannot guarantee we can accommodate your request, but will make every attempt to do so.
Department of Media, Journalism, and Film
120 Williams Hall
350 S. Oak Street
Oxford, OH 45056
