BA Communication Studies - Journalism Concentration - TUG

Program Description


The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies provides a foundation in communication theory, media writing, digital production, and ethical practice. Students choose one of three concentrations to develop professional skills tailored to specific career goals: Public Relations, Photography and Videography or Journalism.

 

This degree plan is an example for students who concentrate in Journalism. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

 

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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 UNIV 111  2   University Life
 ENGL 101  3   Composition I 
 COMM 233  3  Public Speaking 
 Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course
 Gen Ed Course - Natural  Sciences  4  See General Education  Requirements
 DIMS 111  0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

 

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 ENGL 102  3   Composition II
 COMM 310  3  Media Writing

 DSGN 275

 3  Digital Foundations
 COMM 201  1  News Editorial Staff 
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements

 Gen Ed Course 

 3  See General Education Requirements 
 DIMS 112  0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 COMM 255  3  Beginner Photography 
 COMM 314  3  Copywriting
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 DIMS 113  0 Dimensions (3 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (13 hours)

 COMM 317  3  Reporting 
 COMM 320  3  Media Management and Entrepreneurship
 COMM 201  1  News Editorial Staff
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course
DIMS 114  0 Dimensions (4 of 4)

 

Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 Major Elective  3  Choose one JOUR Elective
 COMM 480  3  Communication Law and Ethics
 COMM 360  3  Beginner Video
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements

 

Junior Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 COMM 460  3  Intermediate Video
 COMM 201  1  News Editorial Staff
 COMM 380  3  Communication Theory
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course

 

Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 COMM 491  3  Internship I
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elecitve or Minor Course

 

 

Senior Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 COMM 449 or  COMM 479 3  Public Relations and Journalism Portfolio or  Photo, Video and Graphic Design Portfolio
 COMM 342 3  Audio Production
Gen Ed Course - Physical Education 1  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course

 

As a student in this program, you will:

  1. demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of audio, written, and visual communication;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of Communication;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical foundations of Communication; and
  4. demonstrate adequate entry-level professional skills in the chosen area of concentration.