Journalism & Mass Communication B.A. Requirements
| Level I: Introduction (7 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Majors must obtain a C- in all Level 1 classes. | |
| Take one of these: | |
| JMC:1100 Introduction to Media Effects | 3 |
| JMC:1200 Introduction to Media & Culture |
3 |
| JMC:1500 Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| Take both of these: | |
| JMC:1600 Writing Fundamentals | 1 |
| JMC:1300 Introduction to Journalism & Strategic Communication | 3 |
| Level 2: Foundations (15 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Majors must obtain a C- in all Level 2 classes. | |
| Take all three of these: | |
| JMC:2010 Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| JMC:2020 Multimedia Storytelling |
3 |
| JMC:2030 Visual Communication and Design | 3 |
| Take both of these: | |
| JMC:2600 Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| JMC:2700 Media Ethics & Diversity | 3 |
| Level 3: Application (18 semester hours) |
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| Requirements vary. See below for tracks and requirements. |
| Choose one from each category: |
| Understanding Media (JMC:3100 through 3199) |
| Managing/Planning (JMC:3500 through 3599 or JMC:3720) |
| Choose one or more from each category, depending on track: |
| Writing/Storytelling (JMC:3400 through 3499) |
| Designing/Producing (JMC:3600 through 3699) |
| Level 4: Capstone (3 semester hours) |
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| Choose one: |
| Advanced or Capstone (JMC:4100 through 4400) |
| Second Area of Concentration |
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| Option 1: Complete a second major. |
| Option 2: Complete an undergraduate certificate. |
| Option 3: Complete an undergraduate minor. |
Optional Tracks
| No Track | Level |
|---|---|
| Do the Introduction & Foundations of the JMC Major | 1 & 2 |
| Choose ONE Understanding Media course and ONE Managing/Planning course Choose TWO Writing/Storytelling courses and TWO Designing/Producing courses |
3 |
| Choose a capstone/ advanced course | 4 |
| Reporting and Writing Track | Level |
|---|---|
| Do the Introduction & Foundations of the JMC Major | 1 & 2 |
| Choose ONE Designing/Producing course Choose THREE Writing/Storytelling courses Select ONE Understanding Media & ONE Managing Planning course |
3 |
| Choose from an approved list of capstone/advanced courses | 4 |
| Strategic communication Track | Level |
|---|---|
| Do the Introduction & Foundations of the JMC Major | 1 & 2 |
| JMC:3412 Strategic Communication Writing for Writing/Storytelling course Choose ONE additional Writing/Storytelling course from a pre-approved list of courses Choose TWO Designing/ Producing courses Select ONE Managing/Planning course from an approved list Select ONE Understanding Media |
3 |
| Choose from an approved list of capstone/advanced courses | 4 |
| Multimedia Production & design Track | Level |
|---|---|
| Do the Introduction & Foundations of the JMC Major | 1 & 2 |
| Choose ONE Writing/Storytelling course Choose THREE Designing/Producing course Select ONE Understanding Media & ONE Managing Planning course |
3 |
| Choose from an approved list of capstone/advanced courses | 4 |