Division of Communication and Fine Arts-
Department of Journalism

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree with Major in Journalism

2. Communication Department Core—15 hours: COM 1133 Mass Media and Culture
COM 2123 News Writing I
COM 2153 News Writing II
COM 2523 Public Speaking
COM 3493 Media Law and Ethics
3. Journalism Major Core—22 hours: ART 2403 Introduction to Photography
COM 2333 Editing
COM 3353 Public Relations Writing
COM 3363 Magazine Writing
COM 3373 Editorial and Interpretative Writing
COM 4461 Senior Seminar
Two of the following:
ART 3183 Social Documentary Photography
COM 2223 Media Writing
COM 3323 Broadcast News I
COM 4323 Advertising
4. Journalism Practicum—6 to 12 hours, including 6 hours minimum spent on the campus newspaper. (Prerequisites: COM 2123, 2153 and 2333 or permission of the instructor). A maximum of 12 hours credit in communications practicum may apply toward the Bachelor’s degree. Practicum hours may not substitute for course work.
5. Supporting Courses—6 hours: ART 1123 Computer Graphics
ART 2253 Graphic Design I
6. Minor Field, or Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours.
Journalism majors may not minor in Public Relations.