BA in Communication - Journalism Emphasis
Students majoring in communication must maintain a 2.500 grade point average (overall and in the major), complete a minimum of 40 credit hours in communication, including 21 credit hours in the communication core, and submit a portfolio of their work during their senior year — see Portfolio Requirement. At least 18 credit hours must be in either a structured or an open emphasis area.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Core Courses | ||
| COMM 130 | Communication & Society | 3 |
| or COMM 190 | Introduction to Human Communication | |
| COMM 301 | Writing for the Mass Audience | 3 |
| COMM 325 | Speaking in Business and the Professions | 3 |
| COMM 535 | Communication Analysis and Criticism | 3 |
| COMM 305 | Visual Technologies | 3 |
| or COMM 306 | Introduction to Multimedia | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Communication Research and Inquiry | ||
| Communication Law and Responsibility | ||
| Historical and Theoretical Issues in Communication | ||
| Journalism Emphasis Courses | ||
| COMM 401 | Reporting the News | 3 |
| COMM 510 | Editing For Print | 3 |
| COMM 512 | Principles of Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 500 | Advanced News and Feature Writing | 3 |
| or COMM 622 | Studio B: Live Television News | |
| Select 12 credit hours of journalism-related electives | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |