JCM Department Core (16 credits):
All JCM students are required to take the following core courses:
JCM 100: Introduction to Story (3)
JCM 102: Intro to Media Content Creation (3)
JCM 103: Mechanics of Media Writing (1)
MC 101: Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
JCM 493: Ethics and Diversity in Media (3) OR JCM 496: Issues and Ethics in Sports Journalism (3)
JCM 4XX: Capstone Experience (3) (See below for options)
News Media Major (40 total credits-including 16 departmental core):
News Media Core: (15 credits)
JCM 180: Journalistic Principles and Practices (3)
JCM 303: News Writing and Reporting (3)
JCM 331: Introduction to Electronic Reporting (3)
JCM 315: Advanced News Writing and Reporting (3) OR JCM 325: Sports Writing and Reporting
MC 401: Media Law and Regulation (3)
Multi Media Electives (9 credits): Students can take any JCM 300-400 classes to meet this requirement, assuming that pre-reqs for those courses are met at the time of enrollment. However, we suggest the following courses, based on your interests.
Multi Media Interest Area Courses:
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JCM 310 Telecommunication Programming (3) |
JCM 411 Depth Reporting & Writing (3) |
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JCM 311 Critical Study of Television (3) |
JCM 426 Advanced Design and Visualization (3) |
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JCM 323 Editing and Multimedia Production (3) |
JCM 428 Editorial Analysis and Opinion (3) |
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JCM 325 Sports Writing and Reporting (3) |
JCM 429 Food Writing & Reporting (3) |
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JCM 326 Radio and TV Performance(3) |
JCM 436 Teaching Multimedia News (3) |
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JCM 340 Digital News (3) |
JCM 442 Specialized Magazine Writing (3 |
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JCM 333 Working for Television News (3) |
JCM 448 News Analysis (3) |
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JCM 372 Media Effects (3) |
JCM 480 International Media Production (3) |
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JCM 381 Digital Media Practicum (3) |
JCM 490 Electronic News Producing (3) |
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JCM 382 News Media Internship (3) |
JCM 494 Global Media Systems (3) |
One Capstone from below:
JCM 485: Community News in a Digital World (3)
JCM 498: Digital Media Workshop (3)
JCM 499: Capstone News Portfolio (3)