BS Communication: Journalism Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| JRNL 313: Fundamentals of Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 101: Intro to Communication | 3 |
| Cornerstone: COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Gateway: Information Literacies | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 121: Intro to Media Arts Production | 3 |
| COMM 201: Communication Theory | 3 |
| Cornerstone: ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| JRNL 250: Journalism & Society | 3 |
| COMM 206: Media Law | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Prof. Emph. WRIT 317 or COMM 380 or ITEC 356 | 3 |
| JRNL Elective | 3 |
| Gateway: Technological Competency | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 301: Communication Research | 3 |
| Perspectives Course | 3 |
| Gateway: Investigations in Scientific Research | 3 |
| JRNL Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| JRNL 315: Advanced Reporting in a Diverse World | 3 |
| Gateway: Elective | 3 |
| Keystone: Advanced Writing | 3 |
| JRNL Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 401: Critical-Cultural Studies | 3 |
| JRNL Elective | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Keystone: Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| JRNL 430: Investigative and Computer Assisted Reporting | 3 |
| Internship or Thesis | 3 |
| Gateway: Problem Solving | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |