Communication Studies: Concentration in Journalism [JOUR]

The communication studies concentration in journalism prepares students for careers in journalism and related fields, as well as how to critically examine journalism practice.

Career Potential

Writer
Reporter
Editor
Production of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, online journals and newsletters

Communication Studies Core

COM 100 - Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 200 - Communication History (3 cr. hr.)
COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
COM 301 - Mass Media and Society (3 cr. hr.)
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hr.) or
COM 303 - International Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 304 - Communication Research (3 cr. hr.)
COM 399 - Internship in Communication Studies (1-3 cr. hr.)
COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
Media Participation:
COM 390 - Participation in Newspaper (1 cr. hr.) or
COM 392 - Participation in Magazine (1 cr. hr.) or
COM 393 - Participation in Video Production (1 cr. hr.) or
COM 394 - Participation in Audio Production (1 cr. hr.)

A. Required Courses

COM 323 - Intermediate News Writing and Reporting (3 cr. hr.)
COM 332 - Readings in Journalism (3 cr. hr.)

B. Choose at least one course from each group

Group A

COM 310 - Feature and Opinion Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 345 - News Editing and Design (3 cr. hr.)

Group B

COM 331 - Issues in News (3 cr. hr.)
COM 433 - Literary Journalism (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Journalism over four years

The sample program listed is a model and does not reflect the expectations for all of the programs. Students should consult an advisor to obtain up-to-date program requirements and to formulate a degree plan.