The Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies offers a major or minor in journalism, advertising, and media studies that emphasizes the study of the social implications and responsibilities of the mass media, an understanding of the processes of communication, and a fundamental knowledge of media communication techniques and procedures. The program provides students with a broad background in the liberal arts and sciences, which are vital aspects of contemporary life and essential to those entering careers in media communication.

Cross-listed Courses

The following courses offered by the Department of English may be used to fulfill curricular requirements of the undergraduate major or minor in journalism, advertising, and media studies:

ENGLISH 430Advanced Writing Workshop3
ENGLISH 435Rhetoric and Professional Writing3

Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies Courses

NameRankDegreeSchoolGraduate FacultyEmeritus Faculty
Jackie Bradway Lecturer MA Webster University No No
Camila Guarda Velasco Lecturer MFA Northwestern University No No
Jane Hampden Daley Senior Lecturer MSJ Columbia University No No
Rachael Jurek Senior Lecturer MA Marquette University No No
Eric Lohman Lecturer PhD The University of Western Ontario No No
Jessica McBride Senior Lecturer MA University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee No No
Michael Mirer Visiting Assistant Professor PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison No No
Joette Rockow Senior Lecturer MA University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee No No
Marc Tasman Senior Lecturer MFA The Ohio State University No No
David Allen Professor PhD University of Minnesota No Yes
David Pritchard Professor PhD University of Wisconsin–Madison No Yes
Jeffery Smith Professor PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison No Yes