Journalism, B.A.
A minor is required with this major.
The BA in Journalism is a 40-credit program that prepares students for entry into journalism and related fields where information-gathering, writing, editing, and awareness of public affairs are important. Students choose one of three tracks, print/digital, broadcast, or sports journalism, but all students receive training in multimedia reporting. Resources such as the Robert Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism and Mass Communication allow the program to bring in visiting professionals on a regular basis to supplement the curriculum. A PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED.
Requirements: (40 credits)
1. Common Core
Students must take
and three credits from the following:
Important Notes:
2. Three Sequences: Print/Digital, Broadcast, Sports Journalism
Print /Digital sequence: 15 credits
a. Required: Two courses from the following:
Students may take JRN 418 twice provided the courses are on different topics.
Students may take JRN 450 more than once for electives.
Students may take JRN 495 Internship twice if venue is different.
b. Nine credits of directed electives chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Broadcast sequence: 15 credits
a. Required:
| JRN 340 | Introduction to Broadcast News | 3 |
| JRN 385 | Social Media and Mobile Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 440 | TV News Practicum | 4 |
b. Five credits of directed electives chosen in consultant with a faculty advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Sports Journalism: 15 credits
a. Required:
| JRN 360 | Multimedia Sports Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 361 | Data Analysis for Sports Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 462 | Issues in Sports Journalism | 3 |
b. Six credits of directed electives in consultation with advisor.
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may be taken as an elective in any of the sequences. Up to 6 credits of courses other than JRN may be taken as electives with an advisor's approval.
Journalism Major- General Education Requirements
In Study Area 2:
| HIST 161 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIST 162 | American History from 1877 to Present | 3 |
In Study Area 3:
| PS 110 | American Government & Politics | 3 |
| | or | |
| PS 230 | American State and Local Government | 3 |
In Skill Area 2:
To meet the EJI requirement
| JRN 371 | Reporting Cultural Diversity | 3 |
JRN 371 or EJI designated course in another discipline.
Total Credit Hours: 40
Any JRN course numbered 200-499 may count toward the JRN Major.