Curricula

Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism

College of Mass Communication and Media Arts

The academic requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in journalism include (1) 6 hours of journalism: JRNL 201 and JRNL 202, (2) 33 hours in journalism coursework at the 300 level or higher and (2) a minimum of 24 hours in junior-senior level course work in the College of Liberal Arts (excluding speech communication courses), the College of Science or other areas approved by the faculty.

Students will also complete a 15-hour minor in an area approved by the School of Journalism. Students who select a minor within the College of Liberal Arts or another approved area may include those hours in their minimum of 24 junior-senior level hours.

The School of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). As a result, there are ACEJMC requirements that must be met. A major must complete a minimum of 80 semester hours outside of journalism and mass communication courses, with a minimum of 65 of those semester hours in liberal arts courses. The student, with the assistance of the journalism academic advisor, should exercise care in course selection to assure that these requirements are met.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. DEGREE FROM THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

(FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2010 & AFTER)

University Core Curriculum (MS Word file) - 41 Hours

News-Editorial students must complete all of these:
  • Political Science 114
  • Economics 113
  • History 110
  • Sociology 108
  • Psychology 102
Approved substitutions will be accepted but you must consult the Academic Adviser.
B.S. Journalism requirements
University Core Curriculum Requirements
41
Journalism Core Courses
6
Requirements for a Major in Journalism (see specializations for details and consult the academic adviser for sequencing recommendations)
33
Minor in non-mass communication field (Speech Communication also excluded)
15
Approved non-journalism electives in upper-level liberal arts (Speech Communication also excluded)
24
Internship and/or electives by advisement
1
Total
120

 

Advertising

 33 Journalism 301, 302, 304, 335, 405, 406, 407, Speech Communication 281, plus three approved JRNL electives.

New Media Producer Specialization

 33 Journalism 310, 311, 312, 332, 335, 337, 426, 434, 436, MCMA 396, plus one approved JRNL elective.

News-Editorial Specialization

 33 Journalism 310, 311, 312, 332, 335, 434, two of either 313, 337, or MCMA 396 and three Journalism electives (two must be at 400 level).

Photojournalism Specialization

 30 Journalism 310, 311, 313, 332, 337, 412, 413, 434, 495, and two Journalism electives.

Sports Media

 33

Sports Media Reporting RT 321, JRNL 310, 311, 312, 332,
335 or MCMA 396, JRNL 434, 481, 488, plus two Journalism electives.


Sports Media Promotion RT 321, JRNL 301, 302, JRNL 304, 310, 335 or MCMA 396, JRNL 407, 481, 488, plus two Journalism electives.

Journalism Suggested Curricular Guide

FIRST YEAR

FALL

SPRING
ENGL 101, 102
3
3
UCC Math
3
UCC Humanities
3
3
UCC Social Science
3
3
UCC Human Health
2
SPCM 101, JRNL 201
3
3
Total
14
15

SECOND YEAR

FALL

SPRING
UCC Science
3
3
UCC Multicultural
3
UCC Interdisciplinary
3
UCC Fine Arts
3
JRNL 202, upper level Liberal Arts Elective
3
3
Major Course
3
6
Total
15
15

THIRD YEAR

FALL

SPRING
Major Courses
6
6
Upper level Liberal Arts Electives
6
6
Minor
4
3
Total
16
15

FOURTH YEAR

FALL

SPRING
Major Courses
6
6
Upper level Liberal Arts electives
3
6
Minor
6
3
Total
15
15