Journalism/Public Relations Concentration
The Journalism/Public Relations concentration introduces students to the methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering information in print and broadcast media. The concentration has two objectives:
1. To prepare graduates for professional careers in broadcast journalism, print journalism and public relations.
2. To enable students to become sophisticated consumers of news media. The concentration includes instruction in news writing, reporting, editing, media laws/ethics, and public relations principles and practices. Students produce television news shows and publish a campus newspaper. Emphasis is placed on integrating new media throughout the concentration's curriculum.
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – 18 Credits
***** All classes are 3 Credits, unless otherwise noted*****
COMM 120 Mass Communication - 3 credits
COMM 121 Communication Theory - 3 credits
COMM 210 Media Writing (Writing Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 244 Communication Research Foundation (Research Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 263 Public Speaking (Oral Communication Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 445 Communication Capstone - 3 credits
Capstone
Every communication major is required to complete a capstone experience.
Journalism/PR Concentration Requirements – 9 Credits
These requirements MUST be met for students to qualify for Capstone:
COMM 222 Media Ethics and Law
COMM 250 Journalism (print)
COMM 350 Television News
Journalism/PR Concentration suggested electives – 12 Credits
Choose FOUR of the following:
COMM 223 The Press and the Presidency
COMM 348 Public Relations
COMM 349 Radio News
COMM 351 Advanced Reporting
COMM 448 Public Relations Case Studies
COMM 449 Public Relations Workshop
COMM 451 Freelance Writing
COMM 452 Advanced Broadcast Journalism
COMM 454 News Editing
COMM 455 Electronic News Gathering
COMM 459 Journalism Practicum (name change)
INTER-CONCENTRATION FLEXIBILITY
Please Note: Through advising and with permission, highly motivated students may be permitted to substitute individual courses.
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