Journalism Major (JNL) (39-41 hours)

1. Pre-Communication Requirements (9 hours)

COM 2000 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 3 hours
COM 2400 - Introduction to Media and Telecommunications Credits: 3 hours
JRN 1000 - Foundations of Journalism Credits: 3 hours

2. Core Requirements (15 to 17 hours)

JRN 2100 - News Writing and Reporting Credits: 4 hours
JRN 3100 - Advanced Reporting and Online Journalism Credits: 4 hours
JRN 4100 - Specialized Reporting Credits: 3 hours
JRN 4200 - Journalism Law and Ethics Credits: 3 hours
JRN 4990 - Journalism Practicum Credits: 1 to 3 hours

3. Electives (9 hours)

Select three of the following:

COM 2800 - Introduction to Organizational Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3050 - Special Topics in Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3070 - Freedom of Expression Credits: 3 hours
COM 3590 - Broadcast Journalism Credits: 3 hours
COM 3980 - Independent Study Communication Credits: 1 to 6 hours
COM 4430 - Media Theory and Social Change Credits: 3 hours
COM 4440 - Mass Communication, News, and Public Affairs Credits: 3 hours
COM 4450 - Media Criticism Credits: 3 hours
COM 4770 - Communication Ethics Credits: 3 hours
COM 5410 - Telecommunications Law and Policy Credits: 3 hours
JRN 2500 - Photojournalism Credits: 3 hours
JRN 3010 - Copy and Content Editing Credits: 4 hours

4. Communication Electives (6 hours)

Six hours of electives in Communication, three of which may be selected from any courses offered by the School and three hours selected from upper-level (3000 or higher) courses in the School. Courses outside the School may be used with prior permission of the School of Communication Advisor.

5. Liberal Arts Requirements

Minimum of 65 Credit Hours in College of Arts and Sciences

Minimum of 65 credit hours in College of Arts and Sciences courses, not including courses in Journalism or Mass Communication. These 65 credit hours must include at least one course in

American Literature

ENGL 2220 - Literatures and Cultures of the United States Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 3200 - American Literature I Credits: 3 hours
or
ENGL 3210 - American Literature II Credits: 3 hours

At least one in History and at least one in Political Science

Prerequisites

All course prerequisites must be met to enroll in upper-level courses. A course and its prerequisite cannot be taken at the same time.

Grade Requirement

Grade requirement: A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses to be applied toward the major. The School prohibits students from taking a class more than twice for credit.

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Baccalaureate-level Writing Requirement must be met by taking one of the courses indicated.