Journalism Requirements
Required Courses |
Credits |
Semester |
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Introduction to Newswriting |
3 |
__________ |
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Newspaper Publishing: Writing, Editing, Layout, and Design |
3 |
__________ |
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Feature Writing |
3 |
__________ |
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Advanced Newspaper Publishing: Writing, Editing, Layout, and Design (repeatable for credit) |
6 |
__________ |
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Background Courses: (9 credits)
Survey of English Literature II |
3 |
__________ |
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Survey of American Literature II |
3 |
__________ |
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Mass Media and Society |
3 |
__________ |
Upper-level Electives: (9 credits)
The Creative Essay |
3 |
__________ |
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Investigative Journalism |
3 |
__________ |
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The Form and Theory of Nonfiction |
3 |
__________ |
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Website Design |
3 |
__________ |
Photojournalism: variable credits (workshop format, independent study credit)
Desktop Publishing: variable credits (workshop format, independent study credit)
Cross-Disciplinary Reporting Focus: (9 Credits)
Students will choose one of the following areas in which to specialize: literature and fine and performing arts, environmental and health sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences and education, photojournalism and media technology, business/economics. Students will consult with their academic advisor and with the department chair in the chosen subject area to devise their nine-credit reporting focus.
Capstone Courses: (6 credits)
Issues in Journalism |
3 |
__________ |
|
ENG-4810 |
Internship (designed, if possible, to tap into student's reporting focus) |
3 |
__________ |
Total |
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48 |
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Required Courses in Part II of the GECC for Journalism Majors
American History II OR |
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American Politics and Government |
3 |
__________ |