The principal objective of the journalism concentration is to provide the skills and practice necessary for careers in the electronic media. Specifically, the concentration objectives are: (1) to provide experience in writing various types of news stories, and to develop skills in reporting and news gathering techniques; (2) to develop critical acumen necessary to check news stories for accuracy and correctness; (3) to develop skills in graphics or photography that complement the journalistic writing skills; (4) to provide actual on-the-job experience by working on the campus newspaper and through an internship, and (5) to add breadth and depth to the professional’s specialized skills through collateral courses.

The concentration includes three emphases: print, broadcast journalism and visual journalism.

• Degree Requirements

COMM 101 Writing for the Media (3)
COMM 495 Mass Media Internship (3)
Courses from an emphasis below:

Print Journalism: 4 courses from:
COMM 201 Reporting for Mass Media I (3)
COMM 202 Reporting for Mass Media II (3)
COMM 332 Editing & Design (3)
COMM 471 News Media Production (3)
Plus six units from: Comm 334, 335, 380, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438T

Broadcast Journalism: 4 courses from:
COMM 201 Reporting for Mass Media I(3)
COMM 202 Reporting for Mass Media II (3)
COMM 372 TV News Production (3)
COMM 472 Advanced Electric News Media Production (3)
Plus six units from: Comm 335, 371, 380, 435, 436, 438T

Visual Journalism: 3 courses from:
COMM 319 Photojournalism (3)
COMM 380 Web Design & Production (3)
COMM 409 Advanced Photojournalism (3)
COMM 471 News Media Production (3)
Plus six units from: Comm 317, 358, 363, 434

• Consult with an adviser if you need further planning assistance.

• Concentration Faculty: Genelle Belmas, Jeff Brody, Tom Clanin, Beth Evans, Tony Fellow, Nancy Snow, Andi Stein

• Student Associations: Society of Professional Journalist