This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
A minor is required with this major.
The BA in Journalism is a 40-credit program that prepares students for entry into journalism and related fields where information-gathering, writing, editing, and awareness of public affairs are important. Students choose one of three tracks, print/digital, broadcast, or sports journalism, but all students receive training in multimedia reporting. Resources such as the Robert Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism and Mass Communication allow the program to bring in visiting professionals on a regular basis to supplement the curriculum. A PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED.
Requirements: (40 credits)
1. Common Core : 25 credits
Students must take
JRN 200 Introduction to Journalism 3 Credits
JRN 235 News Writing and Reporting I 3 Credits
JRN 237 Introduction to the Profession 1 Credit
JRN 255 Multimedia Journalism 3 Credits
JRN 336 News Writing and Reporting II 3 Credits
JRN 383 Responsibilities of Journalism 3 Credits
and three credits from the following:
Important Notes:
2. Three Sequences: Print/Digital, Broadcast, Sports Journalism
Print /Digital sequence: 15 credits
a. Required: Two courses from the following:
JRN 371 Reporting Cultural Diversity 3 Credits
JRN 380 Feature Writing 3 Credits
JRN 381 Opinion Writing 3 Credits
WRT 382 Travel Writing 3 Credits
JRN 385 Social Media and Mobile Journalism 3 Credits
Students may take JRN 418 twice provided the courses are on different topics.
Students may take JRN 450 more than once for electives.
Students may take JRN 495 Internship twice if venue is different.
b. Nine credits of directed electives chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Broadcast sequence: 15 credits
a. Required:
b. Five credits of directed electives chosen in consultant with a faculty advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Sports Journalism: 15 credits
a. Required:
b. Six credits of directed electives in consultation with advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Journalism Major- General Education Requirements
In Study Area 2:
In Study Area 3:
In Skill Area 2:
To meet the EJI requirement
JRN 371 or EJI designated course in another discipline.
Total Credit Hours: 40
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may count toward the JRN Major.