Sample Degree Plan
Communication: Journalism, B.A. Sample Degree Map
The Communication: Journalism, B.A. degree is the newest major to be offered by the department. The training of journalists has always been important to insure a credible flow of information to the public. This program aims to produce graduates who are professionally orientated and technically proficient, well prepared for the world of work, and responsive critical thinkers and reflective practitioners who will make significant contributions in their chosen fields. A unique multidisciplinary approach places emphasis on critical thinking, research, and reporting in relation to word, image and sound. A convergence approach allows students to learn and practice journalism across a variety of distribution methods.
Sample Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 199 | Communication Orientation | 1 |
COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
COMM 130 | Foundations in Journalism | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
TOTAL | 16 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 105 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM xxx | Journalism Theory Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 230 | News Gathering | 3 |
COMM xxx | Experiential Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 231 | Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound | 3 |
COMM xxx | Non-Journalism Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 315 | Selected Topics in Journalism | 3 |
COMM 332 | Critical Analysis of Journalism | 3 |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 315 | Selected Topics in Journalism | 3 |
COMM 420 | Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 346 | Editing and Design (or) | 3 |
COMM 395 | Radio News and Podcasting | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
COMM 345 | Broadcast Writing & Presentation (or) | 3 |
COMM 347 | Social Media Practicum | |
COMM 440 | Journalism Convergence Capstone | 3 |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 3 | |
Minor/General Elective Course | 2 | |
TOTAL | 14 |