Mar 29, 2024  
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism - Broadcast Journalism, (B.A.)


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The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, concentration in Broadcast Journalism, trains students to become professionals in the broadcast news industry. Broadcast Journalism graduates typically work at television stations, radio stations and online news outlets as anchors, content creators, editors, photographers, producers, reporters and social media managers. Journalism students take 51 hours of credit from Journalism and Strategic Media.

Students are strongly encouraged to use elective hours to obtain a minor. Minors should coordinate with the student’s career goals and should advance their understanding of a reporting area. Students should consult with their academic adviser when selecting a minor.

University General Education Program (41 hours)


See University General Education Program  for the General Education 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


Journalism Major (30 hours):


Journalism Major Core (6 hours)


Broadcast Journalism Core Requirements (24 hours)


Required core (18 hours):

Electives


Completion of courses to bring the total to 120 semester hours.

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120


*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

Typical 4-Year Broadcast Journalism Sequence


Freshman Year


Semester Totals 30 hrs


Sophomore Year


Semester Totals 31 hrs


Junior Year


Semester Totals 31 hrs


Senior Year


Semester Totals 30 hrs


Total Hours: 120


Internship elective highly recommended last semester to enhance employability and complete minimum of 120.

Hours Required for Graduation: 120


*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

**JRSM 1700 fulfills Social Science General Education Requirement

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