| Degree Requirements Each journalism major chooses one of three areas
of specialization called sequences.
The broadcast journalism sequence aims at competence
in the electronic media of radio and television.
The print journalism sequence is generally associated
with training for reporting, writing, and editing positions on
weekly and daily newspapers, wire services, magazines and other
publications.
Public relations includes inter-group communications
and relating the interests of business, industry, government and
public and private institutions to each other and to society.
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Core courses in journalism required of all majors
(14 hours minimum)
JOUR 100, 200, 250, and 450 (12)
JOUR 400 (2-3); 2 hours required (see adviser for details)
Courses required of each sequence
Broadcast journalism
(9 hours)
JOUR 315, 330, and 430
Print journalism
(9 hours)
JOUR 320, 325, and 420
Public relations
(9 hours of journalism courses and 6 hours of business courses)
JOUR 340, 345, 440
MKT 300 (3)
MGMT 305 (3)
Note: two of the above three business courses may be applied to certain
minors, in consultation with the student advisor.
Journalism electives required of all majors
(9 hours)
1 skills course from another sequence (3)
1 issues course chosen from JOUR 455, 465, 475, 485 and 495
1 elective chosen in consultation with advise
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