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B.A. in Journalism Studies (JOUR)
[No Journalism Minor]
- Introduction to JOUR
- Journalism Studies Major
- Interdisciplinary Cognate
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Schedule
[Select the appropriate quarter -- not semester -- under social sciences
menu. Then select Communications, Digital Media Studies, Human Communication
and/or Mass Communications.
Introduction to JOUR
DU has a long history of producing award-winning journalists. The B.A.
in Journalism Studies prepares graduates to enter the broad field of journalism
with a solid core of writing and ethical training. While many students
come to DU to study print journalism, many have also gone on to successful
careers in broadcast and online.
The SOC internship program is also an
integral aspect to the major, offering students the chance to experience
television, radio, print, and online journalism first-hand. Majors are
also encouraged to work for one of the DU student media, particularly
The Clarion.
A unique facet of the degree is the required Interdisciplinary Cognate,
or secondary area of specialty, that allows Journalism majors to assemble
related courses from across the university. This allows the journalist
to graduate with not only the skills and perspectives to be a good journalist,
but further provides them with a specialty - political science, business,
history, sports, etc. - that will prove useful in entering the journalism
job market.
Journalism Studies Major
Minimum 41 hours; maximum 60 hours.
NOTE: These requirements are for general reference only and should not
be used for advising. Contact Undergraduate Co-Directors Rod
Buxton, 303-871-3952, or Elizabeth Suter, 303-871-4492.
Requirements
Each of the following (three total):
- MCOM 2140 Newswriting and Reporting
- MCOM 3040 Mass Communication Law
- MCOM 3120 Ethics of Mass Communications
One of the following:
- MCOM 3201 Magazine and Newspaper Editing
- MCOM 3330 Broadcast Journalism
One of the following:
- MCOM 3208 Feature Writing
- MCOM 3310 Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
Two of the following:
- MCOM 2001 Film Criticism
- COMN 3000 Telecommunications Management
- MCOM 3020 Mass Communications Effects
- MCOM 3070 Economics of Mass Communications
- MCOM 3150 Issues in Mass Communications History
- MCOM 3180 Politics and Mass Media Seminar
- MCOM 3205 International and Development Communication
- MCOM 3700 Contemporary Issues in Media Law & Regulation
- COMN 3801 Topics in Communication
Interdisciplinary Cognate
All Journalism Studies majors must complete 16-20 hours of related coursework
outside of their major. These courses should be chosen, with the help
of an advisor, according to a central topic or theme outside. For example,
someone interested in writing about politics might combine cognate courses
in Political Science, Sociology, Public Affairs, History, etc.
All courses for the major or minor require a "C-" or better. Check course schedules for prerequisites and lab fees. If you have questions, please contact Undergraduate Co-Directors Rod Buxton, 303-871-3952, or Elizabeth Suter, 303-871-4492.
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