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.

Journalism Core

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 4500 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism Credits: 3
Subtotal: 17 credits

Convergent Journalism Concentration

Journalism Core: 17 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:

COM 2400 - Basic Video Editing Credits: 3
COM 2430 - Introduction to Media Production Credits: 3
COM 2450 - Basic Interactive Production Credits: 3
COM 3450 - Intermediate Interactive Production Credits: 3
COM 3470 - Writing for Interactive Media Credits: 3
JRN 3110 - Public Affairs Reporting Credits: 3
JRN 3200 - News Editing Credits: 3
JRN 3400 - Short-Form Feature Articles Credits: 3
JRN 3500 - Topics in Journalism: Variable Topics Credits: 1
JRN 3510 - Portfolio Presentation Credits: 1
JRN 3600 - Intermediate Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 3610 - Photo Editing I Credits: 3
JRN 3620 - Photo Editing II Credits: 3
JRN 3910 - Magazine Design Credits: 3
JRN 3920 - Magazine Editing Credits: 3
JRN 3970 - Publication Practicum Credits: 3
JRN 4000 - News Media Leadership Credits: 3
JRN 4100 - Investigative Reporting Credits: 3
JRN 4210 - Advanced Layout and Design Credits: 3
JRN 4400 - Long-Form Feature Articles Credits: 3
JRN 4450 - Magazine Production Credits: 3
JRN 4600 - Advanced Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 4890 - Social Documentary Credits: 1-4
Subtotal: 6 credits
Total: 38 credits

Magazines Concentration

Journalism Core: 17 credits

Required Courses

JRN 3910 - Magazine Design Credits: 3
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:

JRN 2600 - Beginning Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 2700 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Credits: 3
JRN 3110 - Public Affairs Reporting Credits: 3
JRN 3200 - News Editing Credits: 3
JRN 3300 - Multimedia Journalism I Credits: 3
JRN 3500 - Topics in Journalism: Variable Topics Credits: 1
JRN 3510 - Portfolio Presentation Credits: 1
JRN 3600 - Intermediate Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 3610 - Photo Editing I Credits: 3
JRN 3620 - Photo Editing II Credits: 3
JRN 3970 - Publication Practicum Credits: 3
JRN 4000 - News Media Leadership Credits: 3
JRN 4100 - Investigative Reporting Credits: 3
JRN 4210 - Advanced Layout and Design Credits: 3
JRN 4300 - Multimedia Journalism II Credits: 3
JRN 4600 - Advanced Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 4890 - Social Documentary Credits: 1-4
Subtotal: 6 credits
Total: 38 credits

Public Relations Concentration

Journalism Core: 17 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
MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Subtotal: 18 credits

Elective Courses

Select at least 6 credits:

ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
COM 2400 - Basic Video Editing Credits: 3
COM 2430 - Introduction to Media Production Credits: 3
COM 2450 - Basic Interactive Production Credits: 3
COM 3450 - Intermediate Interactive Production Credits: 3
COM 3470 - Writing for Interactive Media Credits: 3
HSP 2010 - Principles of Nonprofit Organization Administration Credits: 3
HSP 3220 - Conflict Resolution and Decision Making Credits: 2
JRN 2600 - Beginning Photojournalism Credits: 3
JRN 3200 - News Editing Credits: 3
JRN 3300 - Multimedia Journalism I Credits: 3
JRN 3400 - Short-Form Feature Articles Credits: 3
JRN 3500 - Topics in Journalism: Variable Topics Credits: 1
JRN 3510 - Portfolio Presentation Credits: 1
JRN 4210 - Advanced Layout and Design Credits: 3
JRN 4300 - Multimedia Journalism II Credits: 3
JRN 4400 - Long-Form Feature Articles Credits: 3
JRN 4890 - Social Documentary Credits: 1-4
MKT 3110 - Advertising Management Credits: 3
MKT 3120 - Promotional Strategy Credits: 3
PSC 2030 - Politics in the Media Credits: 3
SPE 3090 - Arguing Constructively Credits: 3
SPE 3100 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: 3
Subtotal: 6 credits
Total: 41 credits