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Journalism students normally take 42 credits of journalism courses and 18 liberal arts electives over a two-year period, with the journalism courses distributed as follows: (1) 15 core course credits, (2) a minimum of 6 credits in an area of specialization, (3) a minimum of 9 credits in critical issues and theory and (4) a minimum of 6 credits in publication production. The remaining journalism courses and electives are selected in consultation with the Program Chair.
Courses in Area 1 |
Core Courses |
Credits |
JOUR 320 |
Journalism Skills and Techniques |
3 |
JOUR 311 |
Layout and Pagination |
3 |
JOUR 331 |
Introduction to Writing and Editing |
3 |
FINA 176 |
Introduction to Photography |
3 |
JOUR 470 |
Media Law and Ethics |
3 |
Jour credits in Area 1 (Core Courses) |
15 |
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Courses in Area 2 |
Area Specialization |
Credits |
JOUR 315 |
Scientific and Environmental Issues |
3 |
JOUR 420 |
Specialized Reporting (Business, Freelance, Sports, Crime) |
3 |
JOUR 430 |
Advanced Writing and Editing |
3 |
JOUR 453 |
Corporate and Organizational Communications |
3 |
JOUR 455 |
Media and Public Relations |
3 |
FINA 451 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
Minimum JOUR credits in Area 2 |
6 |
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Courses in Area 3 |
Critical Issues and Theory |
Credits |
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JOUR 305 |
Introduction to Media and Journalism |
3 |
JOUR 340 |
National and International Media |
3 |
JOUR 350 |
The News Business |
3 |
JOUR 360 |
Politics, Economics and Media Issues |
3 |
JOUR 411 |
Issues in Journalism: Case Studies |
3 |
JOUR 452 |
Research Methods |
3 |
JOUR 456 |
Media and Audiences |
3 |
JOUR 457 |
Media and Communication Theory |
3 |
JOUR 458 |
Alternative Media |
3 |
JOUR 459 |
Outlaw Journalists |
3 |
Minimum JOUR credits in Area 3 |
9 |
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Courses in Area 4 |
Publication Production |
Credits |
JOUR 310 |
Newspaper Production Workshop |
3 |
JOUR 410 |
Online Journalism |
3 |
JOUR 454 |
Magazine Writing and Production |
3 |
Minimum JOUR credits in Area 4 |
6 |
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