The journalism major is designed to prepare students for careers in professional print journalism and online media, including work for newspapers, magazines and content-rich websites. Students learn a wide variety of professional skills, from basic interviewing and story structure to advanced investigative reporting techniques. The program emphasizes hands-on learning experience through the student newspaper and off-campus internships. Students learn to write news, features, editorials, reviews and in-depth articles, while also learning about press law, photo journalism, journalism history and professional standards and ethics. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
Natural World mathematics course in core curriculum: MAT2055.
Communication Core
19 cr
COM1005
Introduction to Communication Studies
2
COM2107
Communication Theory
4
COM3106
Communication in Groups and Organizations or
4
COM3107
Intercultural Communication
COM3835
Communication Careers Seminar
1
COM4105
Mass Media and Society (WCE, OCE)
4
COM4308
Communication and Research Methods
4
Journalism Required Courses
24–25 cr
JOU2061
Writing for Mass Media
4
JOU3266
Community Journalism
2
JOU3267
Religion Writing
2
JOU3268
Persuasive Writing
2
JOU3269
Publication Production
2
JOU4265
Freelance Journalism
2
JOU4266
Investigative Reporting
2
WCM3055
Writing for the Web
2
WCM3056
Web Content Strategy
2
Select one of the following
JOU4846
Senior Project
2
JOU4995
Journalism Internship
2
Workshops: Five enrollments selected from JOU2625–2627, 4625–4627, at least two of which must be taken for credit.
2–3
Foreign Language
0–8 cr
Must achieve second semester of first-year language sequence or higher. See the catalog.
Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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