2012-2013 Samford University Catalog

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2012-2013 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism and Mass Communication Major, B.A.

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Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 30 Credits

Natural and Computational Sciences (8)
Social Sciences (4)
Languages (4)
(proficiency through 202 or higher)
Fine Arts (4)
Humanities (4)
Physical Activity (2)

Mathematics: 4

MATH 110 - Contemporary Mathematics (4) or higher

Journalism & Mass Communication Major: 42 Credits

Journalism & Mass Communication Core: 30 Credits

JMC 200 - Mass Media and Society (4)
JMC 201 - Mass Media Practices (4)
JMC 300 - Mass Media Writing and Editing (6)
JMC 301 - Mass Media Ethics (2)
JMC 302 - Mass Media Law (2)
JMC 310 - Mass Media Production (6)
JMC 331 - Mass Media Externship (1-2)

select one course: 4 Credits

JMC 401 - Senior Thesis (4)
JMC 402 - Applied Communication Research (4)

Journalism & Mass Communication Electives: 4 Credits

(Must select two, 2-credit courses or one 4-credit course to satisfy requirement.)

Journalism Concentration: 8 Credits

(Choose one of the tracks below and complete both courses.)

Advertising Track

JMC 411 - Advertising/Marketing Communication (4)
JMC 412 - Advertising/IMC Practicum (4)

Broadcast and Electronic Journalism Track

JMC 421 - Advanced Mass Media Applications-Electronic (4)
JMC 422 - Video Practicum (4)

Print Journalism Track

JMC 431 - Advanced Mass Media Applications-Print/Web (4)
JMC 432 - Magazine/E-zine Practicum (4)

Public Relations Track

JMC 441 - Public Relations Communication (4)
JMC 442 - Public Relations Practicum (4)

Required Minor or Cognate: 20 Credits

General Electives: 14 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

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