Journalism Major, B.A.

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

General Studies Requirements

Consult the university catalog for a list of courses that meet each area of General Studies Requirements not detailed below.

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

COM 1010 - Critical Thinking Through 21st Century Media Credits: 3

Plus an additional 3 credit hours of courses found in the university catalog to complete this requirement.

Journalism Major Courses

These courses are required for all concentrations in the Journalism major:

JRN 1010 - Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media Credits: 3
JRN 1100 - Journalism Fundamentals Credits: 3
JRN 2000 - Journalism Techniques and Tactics Credits: 2
JRN 2100 - Reporting Credits: 3
JRN 2210 - Beginning Layout and Design Credits: 3
JRN 3510 - Portfolio Presentation Credits: 1
JRN 4500 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism Credits: 3
Subtotal: 18 credits

Convergent Journalism Concentration

Journalism Core: 18 credits

Required Courses

JRN 2600 - Beginning Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 2700 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Credits: 3
JRN 3300 - Multimedia Journalism I Credits: 3
JRN 3980 - Internship: Journalism Credits: 3
JRN 4300 - Multimedia Journalism II Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credits

Elective Courses

Select at least 6 credits hours:

Any other course in COM or JRN. Please select these courses in consultation with an advisor.

Subtotal: 6 credit hours

Total: 39 credit hours

Magazines Concentration

Journalism Core: 18 credits

Required Courses

JRN 3910 - Magazine Design Credits: 3
or
JRN 4210 - Advanced Layout and Design Credits: 3
JRN 3200 - News Editing Credits: 3
or
JRN 3920 - Magazine Editing Credits: 3
JRN 3980 - Internship: Journalism Credits: 3
JRN 4400 - Long-Form Feature Articles Credits: 3
JRN 4450 - Magazine Production Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credits

Elective Courses

Select at least 6 credits hours:

Any other course in COM or JRN. Please select these courses in consultation with an advisor.

Subtotal: 6 credit hours

Total: 39 credit hours

Public Relations Concentration

Journalism Core: 18 credits

Required Courses

JRN 2700 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Credits: 3
JRN 3700 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
JRN 3980 - Internship: Journalism Credits: 3
JRN 4700 - Public Relations Strategic Planning Credits: 3
JRN 4710 - Public Relations Campaigns Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credit hours

Elective Courses

Select at least 6 credits:

Any other course in COM or JRN and/or one of the courses listed below. Please select these courses in consultation with an advisor.
ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
HSP 2010 - Introduction to High-Impact Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
HSP 3220 - Conflict Resolution and Decision Making Credits: 2
MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 3110 - Advertising Management Credits: 3
MKT 3120 - Promotional Strategy Credits: 3
PSC 2030 - Politics in the Media Credits: 3
CAS 3090 - Arguing Constructively Credits: 3
Subtotal: 6 credit hours
Total: 39 credit hours