Catalog 2025 — Indefinite
School:
Journalism and Communication / Department:
Journalism and Communication
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (19 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- COMM103 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
- COMM240 - Communication Theory (3)
- COMM397 - Communication Research (W) (3)
- COMM415 - Portfolio and Career (1)
- JOUR105 - Writing for the Media (3)
- Select 6 credit(s):
- ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
- BRDC127 - Introduction to Digital Storytelling (3)
- COMM230 - Introduction to Acting (3)
- PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
- PHTO320 - Digital Photography (3)
- COMM260 - Intro to Social Media and Analytics (3)
- COMM225 - Artificial Intelligence and Communication (3)
- Note: For those in the Writing and Publishing emphasis, ARTG 115 should be taken, it is a pre-requisite for JOUR 313 which is required.
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (21 Total Credits)- Select one emphasis/concentration
- Minimum 21 credits
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)- Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
(Elementary Foreign Language or Two years of Foreign Language in High School)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (21 - 15 Total Credits)- Complete at least 21-15 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Communication Studies Emphasis
BA Communication
Catalog 2025 — Indefinite
REQUIRED COURSES (21 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- COMM336 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
- COMM340 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
- COMM406 - Persuasion and Propaganda (W) (3)
- COMM497 - Advanced Communication Research (3)
- Select 6 credit(s):
- BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
- ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
- COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
- COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
- COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
- COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
Grand Total Credits: 21
Writing and Publishing Emphasis
BA Communication
Catalog 2025 — Indefinite
REQUIRED COURSES (21 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- COMM420 - Professional and Technical Writing (3)
- ENGL313 - Expository Writing (W) (3)
- JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
- JOUR313 - Publication Editing (3)
- JOUR316 - Magazine and Feature Article Writing (W) (3)
- JOUR416 - Literary Journalism (W) (3)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
- ENGL306 - Creative Writing: Literary Nonfiction (W) (3)
- JOUR342 - Interactive Journalism (3)
- JOUR356 - Investigative Reporting (W) (3)
- MGNT371 - Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- PREL355 - Advertising Copywriting (3)
- JOUR291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- JOUR391 - Practicum (1 - 3)
Grand Total Credits: 21
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 124