Communication/Journalism, BA

 I.  AUM Core Curriculum Requirements Journalism Concentration (44 hours)                                                                                           

Area I. Written Communication

English Composition (ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020)

Area II. Humanities and Fine Arts

Literature (minimum 3 credit hours)

Fine Arts (minimum 3 credit hours)

COMM 2212 Public Speaking

Literature and/or Fine Arts

Area III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Science and lab

Natural Science and lab

Mathematics (MATH 1020, 1050, 1100,1120, 1150, 1610, 1620, 2630, 2660, PHIL 2030, or STAT 2670)

Area IV. History and Social Sciences                                                                                          

    HIST (minimum 3 credit hours)¹

    HIST and/or Social Science Elective

UNIV 1000

II. Major Requirements B.A. in Communication Concentration in Communication Studies, Journalism, and Public Relations

Required of All Students                                                                                                 

COMM 2793 Advanced Media Writing

Experiential Course (any one of the following: COMM 2914 Journalism Practicum, COMM 3914 Media Practicum, COMM 4924 Media Internship)

COMM 2100 Media and Culture

COMM 2703 Media Writing I

COMM 2743 Media Writing II

COMM 3000 Intercultural Communication

COMM 3820 Media Law and Ethics

COMM 4030 Communication Theory

COMM 4130 Media Research Methods

COMM 4912 Career Practicum

III. Journalism Concentration required courses:

COMM 2773 Video Production I

COMM 2783 Multimedia Journalism

Communication Electives (12 hours)

IV. Electives hours: 28-31

Total Minimum Hours: 120-122