2023-2024 Course Catalog
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Code | Title | Credits |
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Degree Core Requirements | ||
COMM 1004 | First-Semester Experience in Communication | 1 |
COMM 1014 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
COMM 2024 | Media Writing | 3 |
COMM 2084 | Media and Society | 3 |
COMM 2094 | Communication and Issues of Diversity | 3 |
COMM 2124 | Introduction to Communication Research | 3 |
COMM 4024 | Communication Law | 3 |
Subtotal | 19 | |
Major Requirements | ||
COMM 2034 | Visual Media | 3 |
JMC 2074 | Introduction to Sports Media | 3 |
JMC 3154 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
JMC 3314 | Sports Journalism | 3 |
JMC 4274 | Broadcasting Performance | 3 |
JMC 4334 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
JMC 4834 | Sportscenter | 3 |
Major Electives | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Introduction to Media Production Technology | ||
Video Production: Studio | ||
Advanced Multimedia Reporting | ||
Data Journalism | ||
Topics in Sports Communication | ||
Sports Play-by-Play Reporting | ||
Sports as Entertainment | ||
Sports Data Journalism | ||
Public Relations and Sports | ||
Social Media Analytics | ||
Broadcast Management | ||
Photojournalism | ||
Magazine Writing | ||
Social Media Theory and Practice | ||
Communication Ethics | ||
Free Speech in Cyberspace | ||
Digital Newsroom: Online | ||
Digital Newsroom: Broadcast | ||
Independent Study | ||
Subtotal | 27 | |
Minor and Electives | ||
Complete 29 credits in minor, cognate, or double major and electives 2 | 29 | |
Subtotal | 29 | |
Pathways to General Education | ||
Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse | ||
COMM 1015 | Communication Skills | 3 |
COMM 1016 | Communication Skills | 3 |
Select three credits in Pathway 1a | 3 | |
Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities | ||
Select six credits in Pathway 2 | 6 | |
Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences | ||
Select six credits in Pathway 3 | 6 | |
Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences | ||
Select six credits in Pathway 4 | 6 | |
Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking | ||
Select six credits in Pathway 5f | 6 | |
Select three credits in Pathway 5a | 3 | |
Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts | ||
Select three credits in Pathway 6a | 3 | |
Select three credits in Pathway 6d | 3 | |
Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States | ||
Select three credits in Pathway 7 | 3 | |
Subtotal | 45 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Alternative to COMM 1015 Communication Skills/COMM 1016 Communication Skills for transfer students entering the major after freshman year: COMM 2004 Public Speaking/COMM 2014 Communication Principles of Teamwork
In addition to Major and Pathways requirements, students must complete the following to reach 120 credits for graduation:
A student will be certified as making satisfactory progress toward a degree by meeting these requirements:
First Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Credits | |
COMM 1004 | First-Semester Experience in Communication | 1 |
COMM 1015 | Communication Skills | 3 |
Pathway 2 | 3 | |
Pathway 3 | 3 | |
Pathway 4 | 3 | |
Pathway 5f | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
COMM 1014 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
COMM 1016 | Communication Skills | 3 |
Pathway 4 | 3 | |
Pathway 5f | 3 | |
Pathway 6a | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
COMM 2024 | Media Writing | 3 |
COMM 2124 | Introduction to Communication Research | 3 |
COMM 2084 | Media and Society | 3 |
Pathway 1a | 3 | |
Pathway 5a | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
COMM 2094 | Communication and Issues of Diversity | 3 |
COMM 2034 | Visual Media | 3 |
Pathway 2 | 3 | |
Pathway 3 | 3 | |
Pathway 6d | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
JMC 2074 | Introduction to Sports Media | 3 |
JMC 3154 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
Pathway 7 | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
JMC 3314 | Sports Journalism | 3 |
JMC 4334 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
Restricted Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
JMC 4274 | Broadcasting Performance | 3 |
Restricted Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
JMC 4834 | Sportscenter | 3 |
COMM 4024 | Communication Law | 3 |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 3 | |
Free Electives | 2 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
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