Journalism Major - Department of Communication Studies

Program Requirements

Journalism Major

45 units

Core Requirements

12 units

COMM 200	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
COMM 201	Introduction to Communication Studies	3
COMM 490	Communication Internship	3
JOUR 210	Introduction to Journalism	3

Required Classes

21 units

ENGL 361	Freelance Magazine Article Writing	3
JOUR 300	Editing	3
JOUR 305	Media Law and Ethics	3
JOUR 310	History of American Journalism	3
JOUR 315	Desktop Publishing and Design	3
JOUR 325	Student Publication Workshop	3
JOUR 430	Public Affairs Reporting	3

Remaining Elective Units

12 units

COMM 300	Research Methods	3
COMM 376	Broadcast Journalism	3
COMM 414	Student Broadcast Workshop*	1-3
ENGL 304	Creative Writing: Non-Fiction	3
JOUR 410	International Journalism	3
JOUR 420	Entertainment Reporting	3
JOUR 425	Opinion and Editorial Writing	3
JOUR 440	Faith and Values Reporting	3
JOUR 450	Public Relations Principles	3
JOUR 460	Advanced Public Relations	3
MKTG 361	Marketing Communications	3
TFT 260	Film and Video Production	3
TFT 261	Radio and Sound Production	3
TFT 388	Documentary Film	3
*Only one section (Radio or Television) will count toward the major.

Any student participating in Department of Communication Studies cocurricular activities (forensics, media production) must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average.

Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.