Journalism Option

Required Courses

18

CMJN 201 — Newswriting & Reporting I

3

CMJN 250 — Newsgathering

3

CMJN 492 — Media Law & Ethics

3

CMJN 301 — Advanced Newswriting & Reporting

3

CMJN 177, 277, 377, 477 — Journalism Practicum

3

— At least one hour at three different levels

 

CMJN 499C — Journalism Senior Seminar

3

Elective Courses

18

Select three courses from the following:

 

CMJN 358 — Sportswriting

3

CMJN 364 — Feature Writing

3

CMJN 465 — Editorial Writing

3

CMEM 341 — Writing for Electronic Media

3

CMEM 420 — Feature & Documentary Writing

3

CMEM 444 — Electronic Newsgathering

3

Select one course from the following:

CMJN 204 — Copyreading & Editing

3

CMEM 101 — Elements of Production I

3

Select one course from the following:

CMAP 306 — News Graphics & Production

3

CMAP 366 — Desktop Publishing II

3

CMEM 390 — Elec. Med. Web Layout & Design

3

Select one course from the following:

COMM 462 — Media Criticism

3

COMM 464 — Public Opinion & News Media

3

In addition to the above courses, all Journalism majors must complete an internship (with or without credit) to meet program requirements.

Students must provide evidence of the completion of successful internship prior to receiving full credit in 499C. Completion forms are available in the departmental internship application.