University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Department of Journalism

The University began instruction in journalism in 1902 with a course in business writing offered under the English Department's program in rhetoric and oratory. 1 In 1915, the Trustees provided funds for a Department of Journalism and in 1927 it became a separate administrative unit, the School of Journalism. 2 In 1950, its name was changed to the School of Journalism and Communications, with divisions of journalism, radio, and advertising, 3 and it became part of the Division of Communications. 4 In 1954, it was restored to independent status. 5 The School was given College status in 1957. 6 In 1959, its three divisions were designated as departments. 7 The Department of Journalism offers a two-year course in the fields of newspaper, magazine and technical writing and editing; community journalism and news broadcasting. 8

1. Catalogs and Registers, 1902-03, p. 274.

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