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Journalism, BS

The BS with a major in journalism requires 120 hours with 39 hours of journalism, including coursecoursecoursecoursecoursecourse and course. Students must take at least one class from the following: coursecoursecoursecoursecourse, or course, meaning all journalism majors must have a minimum of one upper-level reporting course. Also, students must take at least one class from the following: coursecoursecoursecoursecoursecourse, or course, meaning all journalism majors must have a minimum of one seminar course. Eleven hours of journalism electives complete the degree requirements.

A minor is required. Additionally, students may pursue a specialty by fulfilling requirements for a certificate in broadcast journalism.

Requirements

Required Courses for All Journalism Majors

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Media Writing and Editing

3

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Introduction to Journalism

3

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Introduction to Visual Journalism

3

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Diversity and the Media

3

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Reporting

4

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Law and Ethics of Mass Communication

3

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Multi-Platform Capstone

3

coursecoursecoursecourse must be passed with a "C" or better before enrolling in Reporting, a required course. See prerequisites for other required 30000- and 40000-level courses.

In addition, all journalism majors must complete at least one of the following upper-level reporting classes:

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Advanced News Production

3

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Business Journalism

3

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Public Affairs Reporting

3

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Sports Journalism

3

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Long-Form Journalism

3

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Washington Internship

1-6

All journalism majors must complete at least one of the following seminar classes:

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Historical Development of Mass Media

3

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Issues in Coverage of Business and the Economy

3

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Opinion and Commentary

3

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Issues in News

3

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Media Management

3

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Contemporary Issues in Sports Journalism

3

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Media Ethics

3

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Media in Washington

3

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Mass Media and Society

3

Other journalism courses required for certificates:

Broadcast Journalism

course

News Production

3

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Advanced News Production

3

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Issues in News

3

Choose 6 credit hours, or two courses from this list.