BS Communication: Journalism Legacy

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 SelectionsCredits
JRNL 313: Fundamentals of Journalism3
COMM 101: Intro to Communication3
COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech3
G1/G2/G33
G1/G2/G33
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
COMM 121: Intro to Media Arts Production3
COMM 201: Communication Theory3
G1/G2/G33
G1/G2/G33
G1/G2/G33
Total Credits for Semester15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
JRNL 250: Journalism & Society3
COMM 206: Media Law3
G1/G2/G33
Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
WRIT 317/COMM 380/ITEC 3563
JRNL Elective3
G1/G2/G33
Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
COMM 301: Communication Research3
Perspectives Course3
G1/G2/G33
JRNL Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
JRNL 315: Advanced Reporting in a Diverse World3
AW Course3
G1/G2/G33
JRNL Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
COMM 401: Critical-Culture Studies3
JRNL Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
JRNL 430: Investigative and Computer Assisted Reporting3
Internship or Thesis3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

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