Required Courses for Journalism Major (39 credits)
Major Requirements
Foundation Courses (24 credits)
[All required]
21:086:201 Introduction to Media Studies I (3)
21:086:202 Introduction to Media Studies II (3)
21:086:304 Convergence (3)
21:086:337 Basic Reporting and Newswriting (3) 21:086:334 or 344 Journalism, Ethics, and the Law (3)
21:086:338 Advanced Reporting (3)
21:086:340 Introduction to Multimedia (3)
21:086:400 Journalism Capstone (3)
Cross-Training Requirement (3 credits)
One additional media-related course, such as photography, video production or specialty writing courses such as creative nonfiction or narrative nonfiction.
Practical Requirement (3 credits)
[Choose one]
21:086:459 Journalism Internship (3)
21:086:493 Newsroom Workshop (3)
Interdisciplinary Requirement (3 credits)
[Choose one]
21:086:309 Imagery and Culture (3)
21:086:388 Global Journalism (3)
21:086:401 Special Topics in Journalism (3)
Arts, Culture, and Media Requirements (6 credits)
[All required]
21:083:101 Introduction to Arts, Culture, and Media (3) and
21:083:301 or 401 Seminar in Arts, Culture, and Media (3)