Division of Communication and Fine Arts

Department of Journalism

Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree with Major in Journalism

1. University Core Curriculum—28 hours

2. Journalism Core—12 hours

COM 2123 News Writing I
COM 2153 News Writing II
COM 2333 Editing
COM 3363 Magazine Writing

3. Journalism Practicum—4 hours, all earned by working on the campus newspaper. (Prerequisite: COM 2123) Practicum hours may not replace course work.

4. Supporting Courses—6 hours

COM 2523 Public Speaking
One of the following:
ART 1123 Computer Graphics
ART 2403 Introduction to Photography

5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours.

Minimum total semester hours: 62