B.A. in Journalism and Creative Media

(Leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Media)

CORE CURRICULUM I – IV (42 HOURS)

Preprofessional, Major and Elective Courses (22 Hours)
CMM 210 Pre-professional Development

CMM 211 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
CMM 212 Newswriting (3)
CIS 205 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
Or
CIS 210 Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
CMS 200 Voice and Diction (3)

Restricted Electives (9 Hours)
Restricted electives must be chosen in consultation with major adviser.

Journalism and Creative Media (33 Hours)
CMM 213 Photojournalism (3)
CMM 313 Digital News Production (3)
CMM 327 Digital Storytelling (3)
CMM 330 Ethical Issues in Mass Media (3)
CMM 344 Visual Storytelling (3)
CMM 402 Law of Communication (3)
CMM 404 Mass Media and Society (3)
CMM 405 Social Media: Elements & Applications (3)

CMM 418 Beat Reporting and Special Topics (3)
CMM 423 Practicum (1)
CMM 424 Internship (2-6)
CMM 430 Introduction to Communication Research Methods (3)

 

Minor Area Courses (18 Hours)

Minor area courses must be chosen in consultation with major adviser.

Foreign Language (6 Hours)
Choose one language, either French or Spanish.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOUR REQUIREMENTS (120-123 Hours)