The Reporting and Editing concentration in the Kent JMC master's degree program is designed primarily for students who are interested in pursuing or refining journalistic careers in magazine, broadcast, newspaper, convergence or journalism education. Students must complete a minimum of 36 total hours of coursework that includes either a six-credit master's thesis or a three-credit master's project. For more information contact Dr. Evonne Whitmore, the Kent JMC graduate coordinator, at (330) 672-8304. REQUIRED CORE COURSES Introduction to Graduate Study in JMC Ethics of Mass Communication Mass Communication Theory Legal Problems in Mass Communication Research Methods in JMC Master's Project, Master's Thesis, or Comprehensive Exam SAMPLE REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES Reporting Public Affairs Online Journalism Advanced Broadcast News Reporting Teaching High School Journalism PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITE COURSES Required only of students lacking the necessary background for the program. These courses will not count toward degree completion. Reporting for Mass Media Editing for Mass Media ELECTIVE COURSES All graduate students must complete 5 to 8 credit hours of elective coursework.