B.A. Major in Digital Media and Journalism
The course requirements and offerings for this academic program will likely be updated in future catalogs.
The B.A. Major in Digital Media and Journalism requires 17 courses:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nine required core courses: | ||
| MDIA 120 | Intro to Media and Journalism | 3.0 |
| MDIA 140 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| MDIA 150 | Digital Media Literacy | 3.0 |
| MDIA 210 | Media Reporting and Writing | 3.0 |
| MDIA 301 | Mass Media in Society | 3.0 |
| MDIA 302 | Media Law and Ethics | 4.0 |
| MDIA 339 | Multi-Platform Storytelling | 3.0 |
| MDIA 400 | Internship 1 | 1.0-6.0 |
| MDIA 411 | Adv Topics in Communication | 1.0-6.0 |
| One course in Critical Theory: | 3.0 | |
| Art and Critical Theory 2 | ||
| Theory as Creative Practice | ||
| Gender, Race, & Class in Media | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Three advisor approved courses in your area of emphasis, at least one must be at the 300 level | 9.0-10.0 | |
| Two electives (may be within or outside of the area of emphasis) | 6.0 | |
| Two semesters of practical experience | 0.0-2.0 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 42.0-55.0 | |
Areas of emphasis may include Digital Media Production, Journalism, Theory, Public Relations, or an advisor approved area of emphasis.
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The department prefers a credit internship but will consider a non-credit internship based on student need.
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Note that a prerequisite of ARTS 185 is required for this course.
