Journalism and Communication Media, BA

Major: Core Requirements - 34

• COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 4
• COMM 290 - Practicum Credits: 1–3
• COMM 425 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
• COMM 480 - Communicating for Community Credits: 3
• JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
• JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3
• JOUR 375 - Photojournalism Credits: 3
• JOUR 389 - Internship in Journalism Credits: 1–3
• JOUR 405 - Technology for Journalism Credits: 3
• JOUR 450 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3
• JOUR 455 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3
• JOUR 460 - News Editing for Electronic Media Credits: 3
• JOUR 496 - Portfolio Credits: 1–3

Broadcast Journalism emphasis - 15

• JOUR 441 - Intro to News Production Credits: 3
• JOUR 442 - Advanced News Production Credits: 3
• JOUR 436 - Electronic News Magazine Production Credits: 3
• JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3
• FILM 275 - Post-Production Credits: 3

Media Writing and Technology emphasis - 15

• ART 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
• DSGN 185 - Digital Publishing Credits: 3
• JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
• JOUR 440 - Magazine and Feature Writing Credits: 3
• JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3

Public Relations emphasis - 15

• PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events Credits: 3
• PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3
• PREL 465 - Advanced Topics in Public Relations: Credits: 3

Electives - 11-16

Remaining hours from minor or second major, previously earned credits (multidisciplinary), or electives chosen in consultation with advisor to strength major for student’s specific career goals.