Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Multi-Platform Journalism
Multi-Platform Journalism
The Multi-Platform Journalism track provides students with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively through the traditional print and broadcast media, as well as the emerging digital media. Skills emphasized include information gathering, writing, and presentation/dissemination techniques. The Muti-Platform Journalism track prepares students for careers in journalism and mass communication. Journalistic writing, and visual and online communication make-up the foundation of the professional program. The Multi-Platform Journalism track gives students a solid foundation in reporting news for television, radio, online, and print.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Multi-Platform Journalism | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| PHIL 2303 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro To The Visual Arts | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction To Economics | ||
| Principles Of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles Of Microeconomics | ||
| Foreign Language 2 | 14 | |
| Advanced Liberal Arts Electives | 13 | |
| Major Core | ||
| MCOM 1330 | Analysis of Electronic Culture | 3 |
| MCOM 1332 | Writing For Mass Media | 3 |
| Writing Enhanced Mass Comm Courses | ||
| MCOM 2371 | TV & Film Production | 3 |
| MCOM 4371 | Mass Media Law And Ethics | 3 |
| Required Courses | ||
| MCOM 1371 | Audio Production & Performance | 3 |
| MCOM 2362 | News Reporting and Editing | 3 |
| MCOM 3026 | Media Practicum | 3 |
| MCOM 3361 | Broadcast Journalism Writing | 3 |
| MCOM 3364 | News Editing | 3 |
| MCOM 3372 | Single Cam & Non-Linear Edit I | 3 |
| MCOM 4361 | TV News Producing | 3 |
| MCOM 4365 | On-Line Journalism | 3 |
| Track Electives | 6 | |
| Specialized Writing | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Investigative Reporting | ||
| Professional Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Courses may be counted in two separate requirements. |
| 2 | Four courses in one language are required. |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ARTS 1301, 1303, or 2370 | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area II | 3 |
| Foreign Language1 | 4 | ECON 2300, 2301, or 23022 | 3 |
| MCOM 1330 | 3 | Foreign Language1 | 4 |
| MCOM 1332 | 3 | MCOM 23713 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Libral Arts | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Foreign Language1 | 3 | Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| MCOM 43713 | 3 | MCOM 1371 | 3 |
| PHIL 2303 | 3 | MCOM 2362 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advance Libral Arts Elective | 4 | Advanced Libral Arts Elective | 3 |
| Advance Libral Arts Elective | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| MCOM 3026 | 3 | MCOM 3364 | 3 |
| MCOM 3361 | 3 | MCOM 3372 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | MCOM 4361 | 3 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | MCOM 4365 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 4 | MCOM Track Elective4 | 3 |
| MCOM Track Elective4 | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| 13 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Four courses required in one language. |
| 2 | Courses may be counted in two separate requirements. |
| 3 | Writing Enhanced MCOM courses. |
| 4 | For MCOM track electives select 9 hours of the following: MCOM 3360, MCOM 3366, MCOM 3371, MCOM 4099, MCOM 4364, MCOM 4398. |
