Multimedia Journalism

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Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 Credits EC
ORSJ 101 - Freshman Orientation for School of Global Journalism & Communication Majors 1 Credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
XXXX - MQ General Education Req. 3 credits MQ
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - IM General Education Req. 3 credits IM

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 Credits EC
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits

Second Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Multiplatform Writing 3 Credits
COMM 202 - Introduction to Multiplatform Production 3 Credits
COMM 203 - Media Literacy in a Diverse World 3 Credits
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH

Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

COMM 204 - Information Gathering and Research 3 Credits
COMM 240 - Digital Media 3 Credits
MMJN 202 - Reporting and Writing I 3 Credits
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - Phys. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 1 credit

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COMM 370 - Mass Communication Law & Ethics 3 Credits
MMJN 206 - Editing 3 Credits
XXXX - Foreign Language 3 credits
OR
XXXX - Global Culture 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective. 3 credits

Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

MPPD 332 - Field Production and Reporting 3 Credits
MMJN 350 - Multimedia Journalism Practicum 3 Credits
XXXX - Foreign Language 3 credits
OR
XXXX - Global Culture 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester One): 12 Credits

COMM 490 - Internship 3 Credits
XXXX - MMJN Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

COMM 497 - Senior Capstone Project 3 Credits
XXXX - MMJN Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - MMJN Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - MMJN Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 120 Credits

1 For MMJN Electives students must choose four (4) courses from the following: MMJN 200 , MMJN 302 , MMJN 304 , MMJN 305 , MMJN 312 , MMJN 313 , MMJN 320 , MMJN 325 , MMJN 330 , MMJN 406 , MMJN 409 , MMJN 414 , MMJN 415 , MMJN 416 , MMJN 417 , MMJN 418 , MMJN 419 , MMJN 421 , MMJN 422 , MMJN 425 , MMJN 426 , MMJN 427 ,MMJN 428 , MMJN 450 , MMJN 498 , COMM 300 COMM 314 . Students may also choose up to six (6) credits from the departments of Multiplatform Production (MPPD) or Strategic Communication (SCOM)

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses which satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department