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Program Requirements

Journalism Major 45 units
Core Requirements 15 units
COMM 200 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COMM 201 Introduction to Communication Studies 3
COMM 300 Research Methods in Communication 3
COMM 490 Communication Internship 3
JOUR 210 Introduction to Journalism 3
     
Required Classes 18 units
ENGL 361 Freelance Magazine Article Writing 3
JOUR 300 Editing 3
JOUR 305 Media Law and Ethics 3
JOUR 315 Desktop Publishing and Design 3
JOUR 325 Student Publications Workshop^ 1
JOUR 430 Public Affairs Reporting*** 3
     
Remaining Elective Units 12 units
COMM 376 Broadcast Journalism 3
COMM 414 Student Broadcast Workshop^^ 1-3
ENGL 304 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction 3
JOUR 310 History of American Journalism 3
JOUR 410 International Journalism 3
JOUR 420 Entertainment Reporting 3
JOUR 425 Opinion and Editorial Writing 3
JOUR 440 Faith and Values Reporting 3
JOUR 450 Public Relations Principles 3
JOUR 460 Advanced Public Relations 3
MKTG 361 Marketing Communications 3
TFT 260 Cinema-TV Production 1 3
TFT 261 Radio and Sound Production 3
TFT 438 Advanced Documentary Film 3

^^Only one section (Radio or Television) will count toward the major.

Any student participating in Department of Communication Studies cocurricular activities (forensics, media production) must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average.

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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