Required for the Journalism & Mass Communication major (45 credits):
JO 101 Mass Communication and Society 3 credits
JO 102 Introduction to Writing 3 credits
JO 110 New Media 4 credits
JO 205 Writing for Media I 4 credits
JO 207 Writing for Media II 4 credits
JO 213 Media Law & Ethics 3 credits
JO 310 Visual Communication 4 credits
JO 250 Global Communication 3 credits
JO 411 Publication Editing & Design 4 credits
JO 413 Practicum 3 credits
JO 460 Senior Seminar 4 credits
And any two Journalism and Mass Communication electives
Required outside of Journalism: All journalism majors must complete the College's Liberal Studies requirements, including one science course (recommended: CS 101 Computer Programming I) and one math course.
Specialization Requirements (18 credits): The specialization requirement is designed to assist majors in developing an area of expertise outside of journalism. Students may complete a formal minor in another department, or may create a self-designed minor consisting of a minimum of 18 credits chosen in consultation with the adviser.
Required for the Journalism & Mass Communication minor:
JO 101 Mass Communication and Society 3 credits
JO 110 New Media 3 credits
JO 205 Writing for Media I 4 credits
JO 213 Media Law & Ethics 3 credits
JO 310 Visual Communication 3 credits
JO 250 Global Communication 3 credits
Plus one elective