University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dates:
Active 2002
Active 2006

Biographical notes:

Courses in journalism at the University of North Carolina were taught in the Department of English beginning in 1909. In 1924, the Department of Journalism was established. In 1950, it became the School of Journalism. The school was renamed School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 1990 to reflect the expanded scope of its curriculum. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the description of Records of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2002-2006. WorldCat record id: 732896350

The study of journalism at the University of North Carolina began in 1909, when the first journalism class was taught in the Department of English. The Department of Journalism was organized in 1924 with Gerald W. Johnson as its chair. The department became the School of Journalism in 1950. O.J. Coffin was the school's first dean. The school was renamed School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 1990 to reflect the expanded scope of its curriculum. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the guide to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Records, 1968-2008, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives.)

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  • African American college students
  • African Americans
  • Universities and colleges
  • College students
  • Education, Higher
  • General education
  • Journalism
  • Mass media
  • Women college students
  • Women college students

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  • North Carolina (as recorded)
  • North Carolina--Chapel Hill (as recorded)
  • Chapel Hill (N.C.) (as recorded)