Mass Communication, Journalism Concentration, B.S.

Mass Communication Program

Journalism Concentration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

HEGIS Code: 0601.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 27401

Concentration Overview

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; (3cr)
JRN 301 - Copywriting for Advertising/Public Relations; (3cr)
JRN 404 - Editorial and Review Writing; (3cr)
JRN 407 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism; (3cr)
Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level; (12cr)
Total Concentration Credits: 24

Course Name		Course Name
Semester 1		Semester 2
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)		BUS 275 - Social Media Concepts and Practice; (3cr)
MAC 101 - Mass Communication; (3cr)		ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
MAC 121 - Fundamental Communication Lab 1; (3cr)		Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)		MAC 122 - Fundamental Communication Lab 2; (3cr)
VID 131 - Introductory Production: Television Workshop; (3cr)		MAC 150 - Introduction to Live Sound; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 3		Semester 4
ENG 202 - Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting; (3cr)		Writing Elective; (3cr)
JRN 301 - Copywriting for Advertising/Public Relations; (3cr)		MAC 222 - Intermediate Communication Lab 4; (3cr)
MAC 202 - History and Application of Media Law; (3cr)		MAC 290 - Digital Media Art: Video and Motion; (3cr)
MAC 221 - Intermediate Communication Lab 3; (3cr)		MAC 299 - Radio Broadcasting and Operations; (3cr)
MAC 280 - Digital Media Art: Design; (3cr)		Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 5		Semester 6
JRN 210 - Feature and Magazine Writing; (3cr)		ENG 302 - Photojournalism; (3cr)
Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level; (3cr)		Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level; (3cr)
MAC 211 - Broadcast Journalism; (3cr)		Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)
MAC 301 - New and Emerging Media; (3cr)		MAC 322 - Advanced Communication Lab 6; (3cr)
MAC 321 - Advanced Communication Lab 5; (3cr)		PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 7		Semester 8
JRN 404 - Editorial and Review Writing; (3cr)		Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level; (3cr)
JRN 407 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism; (3cr)		Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)
Journalism Concentration Elective 300-400 Level; (3cr)		Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)
MAC 302 - Media Ethics and Criticism; (3cr)		Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
MAC 361 - Mass Media and Society; (3cr)		SOC 351 - Social Problems; (3cr)

Total 15		Total 15