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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.
You can download a printable, graphic version of our curriculum here. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).
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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