BA in Communication - Journalism Emphasis
Program Requirements
A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the BA in communication - journalism emphasis. Students majoring in communication must maintain a 2.500 grade point average (overall and in the major), and complete a minimum of 45 credit hours in communication, including 21 credit hours in the communication core. At least 24 credit hours must be in the following structured emphasis area. In addition to meeting the requirements of the WSU General Education Program and the requirements of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students in the BA in communication - journalism emphasis must take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Core Courses | ||
| COMM 130 | Communication and 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 | |
Applied Learning
Students in the BA in communication - journalism program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing COMM 500 Advanced News and Feature Writing or COMM 622 Studio B: Live Television News.