University of Tennessee, Knoxville School of Journalism and Media

Degrees offered

The School of Journalism and Media, part of the College of Communication and Information, offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication in Journalism and Media, with concentrations including News and Sports Communication.

Programs and emphasis

Students gain hands-on experience through the college's Media Center and in-college outlets including The Daily Beacon, WUTK-FM, WUOT-FM, Lumos Media, Land Grant Films, and Ablaze Magazine. In 2024, the school partnered with the USA TODAY Network to cover the Paralympic Games and plans similar coverage of the 2026 Games in Italy.

History

The unit was previously named the School of Journalism and Electronic Media before adopting its current name, School of Journalism and Media.

Key faculty and leadership

Amy Jo Coffey: Professor and Director, School of Journalism and Media.

Student-run media

The Daily Beacon (student newspaper), WUTK-FM and WUOT-FM (radio), Lumos Media, Land Grant Films, and Ablaze Magazine.

Location and contact info

Address
Communication and Information Building, Room 333
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Phone
865-974-5155
Email
jem@utk.edu
Website
https://cci.utk.edu/jem/