Journalism B.A.

Curriculum

Course Descriptions Curriculum Sheets Learning Outcomes

Degree Requirements

  • 120 credits total required for graduation
  • at least 31 credits (maximum 45 credits) must be in the major
  • at least 42 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above

Suggested Curriculum Timeline

SemesterCourseOffering

Semester 1

URI 101: Planning for Academic Success
JOR 115: Foundations of American Journalism (Required)One section in Fall
FLM 101 or 101H: Introduction to Film Media (Harrington Core)Fall/Spring
COM 100: Communication Fundamentals (Harrington Core)Fall/Spring
WRT 104 Writing to Inform and Explain (Harrington Core)Fall/Spring
SCM 105: Production/Presentation Fundamentals (Harrington Core)Fall/Spring
Semester 2JOR 220: Media Writing (Required)One section per semester
Possible conceptual course:
JOR 210: History of American Journalism
JOR 211: History of Broadcasting
JOR 311: Journalism Criticism
JOR 313: Alternative News Media in the United States
JOR 415: Perspectives on Reporting		Offered in rotation over five semesters
Semester 3JOR 221: Multimedia Reporting (Required)One section per semester
Possible conceptual courseOffered in rotation over five semesters
Semester 4

JOR 321: Magazine Article and Feature Writing or
JOR 330: Television News

321: One section in Spring; 330: One section in Fall
Possible conceptual courseOffered in rotation over five semesters
Semester 5JOR 320: Public Affairs Reporting and WritingOne section in Fall
Possibly JOR 341: Editing for PublicationFive sections per year
Possibly JOR 330: Television News or
JOR 331: Electronic News Gathering		330: One section in Fall; 331: One section every four semesters
Semester 6JOR 420: Working in the NewsroomOne section in Spring
Possibly JOR 321: Magazine Article and Feature WritingOne section in Spring
Possibly JOR 330: Television NewsOne section in Fall
Possibly JOR 430: Advanced Television NewsOne section every three semesters
Semester 7JOR 310: Media Law for Journalists (Required)One section in Fall
Semester 8JOR 410: Ethics in Journalism (Required)One section in Spring
JOR 411: Senior Portfolio (Required)One section per semester to accommodate graduating seniors

Minor Option

The minor in Journalism requires you to complete 18 credits from courses currently eligible to count toward the major. Please consult with your advisor if you’re interested in declaring a minor.