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BACHELOR OF Science IN Mass communication
Journalism Track
Degree Requirements | Core Major Requirements
Journalism Track Requirements | Recommended Degree Path
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mass Communication
Requirements for B.S.: Journalism Track |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Requirements |
44 |
| Core Major Courses | 15 |
| Journalism Track Requirements | 18-21 |
| University-wide Electives | 39-42 |
| Total | 120 |
Required Courses for Mass Communication
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| MCM 2100 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| MCM 2400 | Writing for the Media | Prerequisite: ENG 1050 |
| MCM 4050 | Media Law and Ethics | Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400 |
| MCM 4130 | Internship in Mass Communication | Consent of instructor. May not be taken by non-MCM majors. |
| MCM 4360 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400 |
*MCM majors must take an additional 6 hours of BRD, JRN, or PRE courses, depending upon the minor, to compensate for MCM 2100 and 2400 already applied to their major.
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| JRN 2600 | News Writing and Reporting (PRE 2600) | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 |
| JRN 3050 | Feature Writing | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 |
| JRN 3060 | News Editing | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 |
| JRN 3170 | History of American Journalism | Prerequisite: MCM 2100 or consent of instructor |
| JRN 3200 | Photojournalism (PRE 3200) | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 |
| JRN 3400 | Advanced News Writing and Reporting | Prerequisite: JRN 2600 |
| JRN 4600 | Investigative Journalism | Prerequisite: JRN 2600, 3060 and MCM 4360 |
Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010
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