Journalism, Bachelor of Arts

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS	39
REQUIRED MINOR HOURS	15-20
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS	54-59
PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

1. an understanding of the social responsibilities of a free press;
2. a full range of writing and editing processes and apply those skills in both print and non-print media; and
3. practical skills in information gathering and reporting by covering special events and designated news beats.

Concentrations

The Journalism Major concentration must be selected from one of the following areas.

Broadcast Journalism

News Editorial

Photojournalism

Program Requirements

Required Major Hours (15 hours, all concentrations)

All Journalism majors must take the following five courses.

COMM 220	Digital Media Convergence	3
COMM 310	Digital Media Writing	3
COMM 320	Media Operations and Management	3
COMM 380	Communication Theory	3
COMM 480	Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Media	3

Broadcast Journalism Concentration (24-Hours)

Students choosing the Broadcast Journalism concentration must take the following seven courses (21 hours) plus one elective course (3 hours) to complete requirements for this particular concentration.

COMM 238	Announcing	3
COMM 360	Intro to Digital Video and Non-Linear Editing	3
COMM 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
COMM 460	Intermediate Digital Video and Non-Linear Editing	3
JOUR 317	Reporting	3
COMM 469	Video and Film Portfolio	3
JOUR 491	Internship in Journalism I	3

Broadcast Journalism electives

Select one of the following courses (3 hours) to meet the Broadcast Journalism concentration requirement.

COMM 342	Audio Production	3
COMM 400	Special Topics in Communication	1-3 (variable)
JOUR 400	Special Topics in Journalism	1-3 (variable)

News Editorial Concentration (24 Hours)

Journalism majors choosing the News Editorial Concentration must earn credit for the following 18 hours worth of required courses. Note that JOUR 201 is a one-hour course that must be taken three times for a total of three credit hours. The student may enroll in this course as often as is desired; however, no more than three credit hours will be applied toward the concentration.

JOUR 201	Student Newspaper Staff	1
JOUR 317	Reporting	3
JOUR 318	Editing	3
JOUR 491	Internship in Journalism I	3
COMM 255	Photography	3
COMM 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3

News Editorial Concentration Electives (6 hours)

Journalism majors choosing the News Editorial concentration must complete six hours of elective coursework. Select two courses from the following list.

COMM 360	Intro to Digital Video and Non-Linear Editing	3
COMM 375	Layout and Design	3
JOUR 303	Newspaper Editorial Staff I	1
JOUR 355	Photojournalism	3
JOUR 403	Newspaper Editorial Staff II	2

Photojournalism Concentration (24-Hours)

Journalism majors choosing the Photojournalism concentration must earn credit for the following eight courses.

COMM 255	Photography	3
COMM 256	Intermediate Photography	3
COMM 360	Intro to Digital Video and Non-Linear Editing	3
COMM 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
JOUR 355	Photojournalism	3
JOUR 450	Documentary Photography	3
JOUR 459	Portfolio	3
JOUR 491	Internship in Journalism I	3

Required Minor Hours

Any University minor may be applied.

Total Credit Hours:

15-20

Total Credit Hours: 39

Total Credit Hours: 54-59

Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors

None.