Multimedia Journalism Option

General Education

CMJN 499C — Senior Seminar in Communication

3

General Education Total

36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Program Requirements

COMM 110 — History of Communication Media

3

COMM 220 — Introduction to Communication Theory

3

CMAP 166 — Media Design & Layout

3

CMEM 101 — Elements of Production I

3

CMJN 201 — Newswriting & Reporting I

3

CMJN 250 — Multimedia Newsgathering

3

CMJN 301 — Advanced Multimedia News

3

CMJN 464 — Public Opinion and the News Media

3

CMJN 492 — Media Law & Ethics

3

CMJN 177, 277, 377, 477 — Journalism Practicum

3

— At least one hour at three different levels

 

Select two courses (six hours) from the following:

 

CMJN 204 — Copyreading & Editing

3

CMJN 358 — Sportswriting

3

CMJN 364 — Feature Writing

3

CMJN 465 — Editorial Writing

3

CMEM 390 — Multimedia Web Layout & Design I

3

Program Requirements Total

36

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

Assessment of the internship will be integrated into the Senior Seminar course. If students complete the internship for credit, those hours will count toward university electives. Students must provide evidence of successful completion of an internship prior to receiving full credit in the CMJN Senior Seminar course. Completion forms are available in the departmental internship application.

Components of Degree Requirement

General Education

36

Program Requirements

36

Minor

21-24

General Electives

24-27

Degree Requirements Total

120