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University Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication, Journalism Concentration (BA)
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Objectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (with concentrations available in Communications Studies, Journalism, or Theatre) is designed to allow the student to study communication in its various aspects of contemporary communication, from interpersonal and small group communication to media literacy, journalism and theatre. The degree offers specific content concentrations in the areas of Communication Studies, Journalism or Theatre. The BA in Communication curriculum has 12 hours of core curriculum that all three concentrations share.
The Journalism Concentration requires 33 hours of multimedia journalism courses that prepare students for a variety careers in storytelling for the mass media, including print, broadcasting, video, photography, graphic design, advertising, public relations, and digital technologies. While most students study for careers in mass media, some use journalism to prepare for law and graduate school.
Communication Curriculum (BA)
Natural Sciences (GER)
- Natural Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
Natural Sciences (GER)
- Natural Sciences (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Humanities (GER)
- Humanities (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours
Major Courses
- Modern Language 3 Semester Credit Hours*
- ENGL 336: Advanced Composition 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Concentration Courses 9 Semester Credit Hours**
- Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
Major Courses
- Concentration Courses 15 Semester Credit Hours**
- Electives 9 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours 120
*Nine hours Modern Language requirement must be in the same language.
Requirements for the Concentration in Journalism
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