Print Journalism

PRINT JOURNALISM/BACHELOR OF ARTS

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 39

The Print Journalism major is designed for students seeking careers requiring sophisticated writing and editing skills in such media as newspapers, magazines and print and electronic publishing, as well as corporate communications. Majors gain experience in all phases of the journalism process. Students develop skills in writing, reporting, editing, layout and design. They also develop technical skills in desktop publishing, photography, electronic publishing, and use of the Internet. In addition, students develop an understanding of and appreciation for the legal and ethical issues surrounding the media in contemporary society. They also have the opportunity to work on The Flyer, the student newspaper.

I. Core Courses (33)
10-100 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
10-105 Introduction to Journalism (3)
10-125 Newswriting and Reporting (3)
10-187 Copyediting (3)
10-200 Feature Writing (3)
10-320 Publications Design (3)
10-400 Mass Media Law (3)
10-411 Public Affairs Reporting (3)
or
10-412 Investigative Reporting (3)
10-456 Mass Media Research Methods (3)
10-480 Mass Media Ethics (3)
10-498 Internship (3)

II. Six credit hours of advisor-approved electives. (6)

III. The advanced writing requirement for the Journalism major is fulfilled by completion of 10-411 or 10-412 with a minimum grade of "C."

IV. Majors are required to work on The Flyer for at least one semester.

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