Journalism / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 48

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism prepares skilled, knowledgeable, and ethical communication professionals for 21st century careers.

The Journalism major is for students interested in careers in print, broadcast or online journalism. Students take courses in journalistic writing, editing, publication and web page design, social and mobile media, and the use of broadcast and computer equipment and software. Students also work with Campus Media including the print and Online Lewis Flyer, WLRA radio, and WFLY television. 

Majors in Journalism may not double-major in another Communication Department major unless they complete a separate set of 4 upper-division Communication courses (12 hours) in the second major. Minors in Journalism are also available.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (30)

10-100	Introduction to Mass Media	3
10-114	Publications Design	3
-	OR
10-382	Web Design	3
10-115	Introduction to Convergence Journalism	3
10-125	Reporting	3
10-206	Social Media and Online Audiences	3
10-287	Copyediting	3
10-400	Mass Media Law	3
10-456	Mass Media Research Methods	3
10-390	New Media and Society	3
-	OR
10-480	Mass Media Ethics	3
10-498	Internship	3

II. Complete one of the following three tracks.

A. Track One: Newswriting and Reporting (18)

1. Required Courses (12)

10-180	Introduction to Visual Media	3
10-200	Feature Writing	3
10-410	Advanced Newswriting and Reporting	3
10-495	Journalism Practicum	1-3

2. Electives (6)

Choose 6 credit hours from the courses below or advisor-approved courses:

10-322	Sports Communication	3
10-370	Opinion Writing	3

B. Track 2: Online Journalism (18)

10-114	Publications Design	3
-	OR
10-382	Web Design	3
10-180	Introduction to Visual Media	3
10-271	Multimedia Journalism	3
10-372	Blogging and Mobile Media	3
10-410	Advanced Newswriting and Reporting	3
10-425	Web Practicum	1-3
-	OR
10-490	Online Multimedia Practicum	1-3

C. Track 3 Broadcast Journalism (18)

1. Required Courses (15)

10-210	Introduction to Broadcast Journalism	3
10-271	Multimedia Journalism	3
10-353	Field Production	3
10-365	Broadcast Writing	3
10-452	Advanced Broadcast News	3

2. Electives (3)

Choose 3 credit hours of practicum from the following:

10-422	Radio Practicum	1-2
10-423	Television Practicum	1-2
10-424	Broadcast Journalism Practicum	1-3

III. Advanced Writing Requirement

The advanced writing requirement is fulfilled by the completion of 10-410 Advanced Newswriting and Reporting or 10-452 Advanced Broadcast News with a minimum grade of "C."