Mass Communication, Journalism Concentration, B.S.

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Mass Communication Program

Journalism Concentration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

HEGIS Code: 0601.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 27401

The Journalism Concentration is designed to build upon the major proficiencies acquired by students pursuing a career related to Journalism. The Journalism concentration adds specialized proficiencies that focus on journalism as a career, cultural influence, and form of individual and collective expression. Graduates of the Journalism Concentration are prepared for careers such as Radio/TV News Multimedia Journalist, Radio/TV News Producer, Website/Social Media Content Producer, Writer/Content Producer, Print or Online Reporter.

Journalism Concentration

JRN 210 - Feature and Magazine Writing; Credits: 3

JRN 301 - Copywriting for Advertising/Public Relations; Credits: 3

JRN 404 - Editorial and Review Writing; Credits: 3

JRN 407 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism; Credits: 3

JRN ___ Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (1); Credits: 3

JRN ___ Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (2); Credits: 3

JRN ___ Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (3); Credits: 3

JRN ___ Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (4); Credits: 3

Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
	Semester 1
ENG 101	English Composition 1	3
MAC 101	Mass Communication	3
MAC 121	Fundamental Communication Lab 1	3
SPE 101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
VID 131	Television Workshop	3
	Total	15
	Semester 2
BUS 275	Social Media Concepts and Practice	3
ENG 102	English Composition 2	3
LAS ___	Liberal Arts and Science Elective (1)	3
MAC 122	Fundamental Communication Lab 2	3
MAC 150	Introduction to Live Sound	3
	Total	15
	Semester 3
ENG 202	Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting	3
JRN 301	Copywriting for Advertising/Public Relations	3
MAC 202	History and Application of Media Law	3
MAC 221	Intermediate Communication Lab 3	3
MAC 290	Digital Media Art	3
	Total	15
	Semester 4
ENG ___	Writing Elective	3
HIS 201	Contemporary Issues	3
MAC 222	Intermediate Communication Lab 4	3
MAC 280	Digital Portfolio	3
MAC 299	Radio Broadcasting and Operations	3
	Total	15
	Semester 5
JRN 210	Feature and Magazine Writing	3
JRN ___	Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (1)	3
MAC 211	Broadcast Journalism	3
MAC 301	New and Emerging Media	3
MAC 321	Advanced Communication Lab 5	3

	Total	15
	Semester 6
ENG ___	Writing Elective	3
JRN ___	Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (2)	3
LAS ___	Liberal Arts and Science Elective (2)	3
MAC 322	Advanced Communication Lab 6	3
PSY 101	General Psychology	3

	Total	15
	Semester 7
JRN 404	Editorial and Review Writing	3
JRN 407	Contemporary Issues in Journalism	3
JRN ___	Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (3)	3
MAC 302	Media Ethics and Criticism	3
SOC 361	Mass Media and Society	3

	Total	15
	Semester 8
JRN ___	Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level (4)	3
LAS ___	Liberal Arts and Science Elective (3)	3
MAT ___	Quantitative Competency Elective	3
SCI ___	Scientific Competency Elective	3
SOC 351	Social Problems (Diversity Competency)	3
	Total	15
	Total Program	120

Mass Communication, Journalism Concentration, B.S.

Journalism Concentration

Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Total Program

120