Mar 28, 2024  
UofM 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
UofM 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism - Creative Mass Media Concentration, (B.A.)


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The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, concentration in Creative Mass Media, trains students to be a well-rounded creative media professional. Creative mass media concentration graduates typically work as art directors, audio/video editors, content producers, creative directors, media designers, media photographers, social media managers, web designers and web strategists. Creative mass media concentration students take 51 hours of credit from Journalism and Strategic Media and 9 hours from the Department of Art focused on graphic design or photography.

Students are strongly encouraged to use elective hours to obtain a minor. Minors in Graphic Design, Photography, Social Media Marketing, or foreign language are recommended.

University General Education Program (41 hours)


See University General Education Program  for the University General Education Program requirements.

College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)


The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements  are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements that are listed above.

Journalism and Strategic Media Core (21 hours)


Internship or Practicum


Core Elective


Creative Mass Media Concentration (39 hours)


Concentration Core (18 hours):


Art (Select one focus) 9 hours:


  • Graphic Design Focus
  • Photography Focus

Typical 4-Year Creative Mass Media Sequence


Freshmen Year


Semester Totals 30 hrs


Sophomore Year


Semester Totals 31 hours


Junior Year


 

Semester Totals 31 hours


Senior Year


Semester Totals 30 hours


Total Hours: 120


Total Hours required for Graduation: 120


* Must satisy University General Education Program Requirement

**JRSM 1700   fulfills Social Science General Education Requirement

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