Extended Major in Journalism and Media Production, B.S.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

• Degree and Certificate Requirements  
• General Studies Requirements  
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement  
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements  

Program Requirements

• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
• 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: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

• Written Communication (6 credits) 
• Oral Communication (3 credits) 
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits) 
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits) 
• Historical (3 credits) 
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits) 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) 
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. 

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement  for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.  
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement. 

Department Core: 12 credits

• JMP 1100 - Journalism Fundamentals Credits: 3
• JMP 1450 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
• JMP 2430 - Introduction to Media Production Credits: 3
• JMP 2435 - Multimedia Writing and Production Credits: 3

Major Requirements: 25-31 credits

Students complete the major requirements in one of the following areas:

• Broadcast Journalism Major, B.A.  
• Journalism Major, B.A.  
• Media Production and Leadership Major, B.S.  
• Public Relations Major, B.S.  
• Technical Writing and Editing Major, B.S.  
• Video Production Major, B.S.  

The credit hour requirements for each major, in addition to the department core, varies. Please confer with an academic adviser.

Additional Required Courses: 20-26 credits

In addition to completing the department core and one of the major requirements, the student then completes the extended major with other course work within the department. A student must complete at least 66 credit hours within the department to attain the extended major.

Senior Experience: 3 credits

Students complete one of these two courses, depending on the selection program to serve as the concentration:

• JMP 4500 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism Credits: 3
• JMP 4790 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.