Journalism Major (JNLJ) (minimum 36 credit hours)

Pre-Communication Requirements (9 hours)

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

Journalism Core Requirements (15 hours)

JRN 2200 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3 hours
JRN 3100 - News Reporting Using New Media Credits: 3 hours
(This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.)
JRN 3200 - News Writing and Reporting Credits: 3 hours
(This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.)
JRN 4100 - Specialized Reporting Credits: 3 hours
(This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing requirement.)
JRN 4200 - Journalism Law and Ethics Credits: 3 hours

Journalism Electives (6 hours)

Six (6) hours of electives, three (3) of which shall be selected from upper-level courses (3000 or higher).

COM 2560 - Digital Media: Planning and Operations Credits: 3 hours
COM 3070 - Freedom of Expression Credits: 3 hours
COM 3540 - Web Design and Digital Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3590 - Digital News Production Credits: 3 hours
COM 4410 - Documentary in Film and Television Credits: 3 hours
COM 4430 - Media 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 4460 - Telecommunications Law and Policy Credits: 3 hours
COM 4770 - Communication Ethics Credits: 3 hours
GPS 1500 - Introduction to Graphic and Printing Science Credits: 4 hours
GPS 2510 - Multimedia Publication and Design Credits: 3 hours
JRN 2500 - Photojournalism Credits: 3 hours
JRN 4990 - Journalism Practicum Credits: 1 to 3 hours

Communication Electives (6 hours)

Six (6) hours of electives in section IV, three (3) of which shall be selected from upper-level courses (3000 or higher).

Liberal Arts Requirements (65 hours)

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

At least one course in Economics:

ECON 1070 - Economic Issues in the U.S. Today Credits: 3 hours
or
ECON 1080 - Contemporary International Economic Issues Credits: 3 hours

Additional Program Information

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: 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 must be met by taking JRN 4100.
Students may take up to six (6) hours of COM 3050/COM 4800 provided the topics are different.
Up to six (6) hours of COM 3890/4990 may be used as electives in major.
Courses outside the school may be used with written prior approval of the School of Communication faculty advisor.