Journalism, BS
The BS with a major in journalism requires 120 hours with 39 hours of journalism, including JOUR 10113, JOUR 10203, JOUR 10303, JOUR 20003, JOUR 30204, JOUR 40523 and JOUR 40983. Students must take at least one class from the following: JOUR 40203, JOUR 40453, JOUR 40463, JOUR 40483, JOUR 40643, or JOUR 40820, meaning all journalism majors must have a minimum of one upper-level reporting course. Also, students must take at least one class from the following: JOUR 30853, JOUR 40443, JOUR 40553, JOUR 40563, JOUR 40613, JOUR 40813, or JOUR 40993, meaning all journalism majors must have a minimum of one seminar course. Eleven hours of journalism electives complete the degree requirements.
A minor is required. Additionally, students may pursue a specialty by fulfilling requirements for a certificate in broadcast journalism.
Requirements
Required Courses for All Journalism Majors
JOUR 10113,
JOUR 10203,
JOUR 10303,
JOUR 20003 must be passed with a "C" or better before enrolling in Reporting, a required course. See prerequisites for other required 30000- and 40000-level courses.
In addition, all journalism majors must complete at least one of the following upper-level reporting classes:
All journalism majors must complete at least one of the following seminar classes:
Other journalism courses required for certificates:
Broadcast Journalism
Choose 6 credit hours, or two courses from this list.