Mass Communication, Journalism track, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Core Major Courses: 15 Sem. Hrs.

• MCM 2100. Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 2400. Writing for the Media (3 credits)
• MCM 4050. Media Law and Ethics (3 credits)
• MCM 4130. Internship in Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 4360. Communication Theory and Research (3 credits)

Journalism Track: 21 Sem. Hrs.

• JRN 3010. News Writing and Reporting (3 credits)

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• JRN 3060. News Editing (3 credits) or
• JRN 4100. Web Journalism (3 credits)

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• JRN 3050. Feature Writing (3 credits) or
• JRN 3250. Sports Journalism (3 credits) or
• JRN 3400. Advanced News Writing and Reporting (3 credits)

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• JRN 3200. Photojournalism (3 credits) or
• BRD 3140. Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)

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• JRN 3170. History of American Journalism (3 credits)
• JRN 1610. Student Newspaper Production (1 credit)
• JRN 1620. Student Newspaper Production (1 credit)
• JRN 2610. Student Newspaper Production (1 credit)
• JRN 4600. Investigative Journalism (3 credits)

Electives: 39 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.