We take all the basic general classes like econ and crap. Journalism law, PR classes, Mass comm.
Print Focus Curriculum
Students who are more interested in writing and editing pursue classes that teach online, newspaper and magazine reporting, photojournalism, production and editing skills.
Required Courses Hours
MC110 - Mass Communication in Society 3
MC200 - News and Feature Writing 3
MC241 - Editing 3
MC251 - Digital News 3
MC303 - Advanced News Writing 3
MC316 - Computer Assisted Reporting 3
MC385 - Media Practicum 2
MC416 - Photojournalism OR MC426 - Magazine & Feature Writing 3
MC466 - Law of Mass Communication 3
MC491 - Mass Communications Internship 1
MC580 - Convergence Reporting 3
30
Select one of the following 3-hour classes:
MC564 - History of Mass Communications
MC572 - Global Mass Communications
MC573 - Media Ethics
MC612 - Gender Issues and the Media
MC685 - Media Management
3
Electives
JMC Electives (3-hours must be 500-level or above) 6
Total hours in Journalism (Print) Option 39
Electronic Focus Curriculum
Courses in this area of focus prepare students for writing, reporting, and producing audio and video content for various electronic formats.
Required Courses Hours
MC110 - Mass Communication in Society 3
MC200 - News and Feature Writing 3
MC251 - Digital News 3
MC316 - Computer Assisted Reporting 3
MC385 - Media Practicum 2
MC406 - Advanced Digital News 3
MC408 - Producing Digital News OR MC471 - Audio/Video Production 3
MC466 - Law of Mass Communications 3
MC491 - Mass Communications Internship 1
MC580 - Convergence Reporting
3
27
Select one of the following 3-hour classes:
MC564 - History of Mass Communications
MC572 - Global Mass Communications
MC573 - Media Ethics
MC612 - Gender Issues and the Media
MC685 - Media Management
3
Electives
JMC Electives (3-hours must be 500-level or above) 9
Total hours in Journalism (Digital Media) Option 39
I know it isn't brain surgery and yes a lot of athletes were in this program, but it also isn't a walk in the park. It's a crap ton of writing.