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2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism and Communication Media, BA

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Major: Core Requirements - 33

Communication Core - 10

COMM 130 - Introduction to Communication-Related Studies Credits: 1
COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 3
JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Major: Core Requirements - 23

ART 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
COMM 290 - Practicum Credits: 1–3
COMM 325 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 350 - News Editing for Electronic Media Credits: 3
JOUR 375 - Photojournalism Credits: 3
JOUR 389 - Internship in Journalism Credits: 1–3
JOUR 455 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3
JOUR 496 - Portfolio and Journalism Capstone Credits: 3

Major: Emphasis Options - 15

An emphasis option is not required for this degree.

Broadcast Journalism

JOUR 241 - Intro to News Production Credits: 3
JOUR 342 - Advanced News Production Credits: 3
JOUR 436 - Electronic News Magazine Production Credits: 3
JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3

Media Writing and Technology

JOUR 440 - Magazine and Feature Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 450 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3
Choose 9 credits from the following courses:
ENGL 220 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 315 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
DSGN 185 - InDesign Credits: 3
ENGL 454 - The Writing Life Credits: 3
Or another writing emphasis course upon approval of advisor Credits / Units: 9

Public Relations

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

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