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

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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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referencedIn University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office of the Provost. Records of the Office of Provost, 1917-2003 (bulk 1954-2001). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf 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 and Records Service
creatorOf University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Records of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2002-2006. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Stone, Chuck. Chuck Stone papers, 1931-2007 and undated. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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associatedWith Friday, William C. person
associatedWith Giduz, Roland. person
associatedWith Parker, Karen L. person
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associatedWith University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill corporateBody
associatedWith University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office of the Provost. corporateBody
associatedWith University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. School of Journalism. corporateBody
associatedWith Wilder, Roy. person
associatedWith Yoder, Edwin M. 1934- person
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North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill (N.C.)
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African Americans
Universities and colleges
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General education
Journalism
Mass media
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