Overview
The dual degree program is intended to create an efficient yet academically sound program of study for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in journalism and mass communication, and in law. The program is intended for students who plan to practice mass communication law, plan to practice professionally in a communication-related field such as journalism or public relations with a law-related emphasis, plan to pursue academic careers in law and mass communication fields, or plan to pursue a Ph.D. in a related field.
Students will work with advisers in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC), and the School of Law, to help them create a unique program of required and elective courses that satisfies the degree requirements for both schools and that best fits each student's particular interests. Both the School of Law and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication have various faculty members with expertise and interests in the field of journalism and mass communication law.
Media law is one of the recognized special areas of interest within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication along with business news, community media, medical journalism and scholastic media. In addition, current UNC law courses in constitutional law, civil procedure, administrative law, tort law and contract law would be valuable foundational coursework for students studying media law within a graduate program in journalism and mass communication.
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