Program: Journalism BA - Andrews University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 12, 2025

2017-2018

Major: Core Requirements - 22

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
JOUR 389 - Internship in Journalism Credits: 1–3
JOUR 455 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3
JOUR 496 - Portfolio and Journalism Capstone Credits: 3
ART 207 - Basic Design I Credits: 3

Major: Emphasis Options - 15

An emphasis option is not required for this degree.

Broadcast Journalism

24 Credit Hours

COMM 145 - Introduction to Television Production Credits: 2–3
JOUR 241 - Intro to News Production Credits: 3
JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 342 - Advanced News Production Credits: 3
COMM 455 - Advanced Television Production Credits: 3
JOUR 350 - News Editing for Electronic Media Credits: 3
JOUR 436 - Electronic News Magazine Production Credits: 3
Elective (3 Credits from List)

Media Writing

24 Credit Hours

ART 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
COMM 432 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
JOUR 440 - Magazine and Feature Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3
JOUR 450 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3
JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3
Electives (3 Credits from List)

Public Relations and Advertising

24 Credit Hours

ART 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events Credits: 3
DSGN 434 - Design in Advertising Credits: 3
PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations Credits: 3
PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3
Electives (3 Credits from List)

Elective List

COMM 325 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
COMM 336 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
COMM 356 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits: 3
COMM 468 - Directing and Producing for Studio Television Credits: 3
COMM 435 - Crisis Communications Credits: 3
DSGN 432 - Brand Design Credits: 3
JOUR 342 - Advanced News Production Credits: 3
JOUR 375 - Photojournalism Credits: 3
MKTG 368 - Advertising and Promotion Credits: 3
PHTO 115 - Photography I Credits: 3
Or PHTO 116 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3