Journalism

The journalism program gives you theoretical and practical experience. You will develop an understanding of the news media's essential role in society and get practical reporting experience. You can take classes in publications and Web design, reporting, photography, and media ethics. You will do an internship to give you professional experience. Journalism students are required to minor in another department to gain a broader liberal arts background. The program gives more than $30,000 in scholarships to talented journalism students each year. Students may earn either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.

Department Core - 15 Hours
*Comm 202 Public Speaking Recommended, or Comm 101
Comm 204 Media and Society
Comm 209 Introduction to Research in Communications
Comm 290 Media Writing
Comm 459 Communication Law
*Comm 479 Communication Ethics or other capstone course
Comm 492 Internship Recommended, or Comm 495 - Senior Capstone Experience
Each Concentration - 15 Hours
* General Education
Journalism Courses
Comm 270 Photojournalism
Comm 309 Reporting I
Comm 327 Publications Design/DTP
Comm 372 World Wide Web
Comm 409 Reporting II

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