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):
Sports Media Concentration Core (18 credits):
JCM 180: Journalistic Principles and Practices (3)
JCM 303: News Writing and Reporting (3)
JCM 331: Introduction to Electronic Reporting (3)
JCM 325: Sports Writing and Reporting (3)
JCM 425: Advanced Sports News Coverage (3)
MC 401: Media Law and Regulation (3)
Advanced Sports Media Coursework (select 6 credits):
JCM 381: Digital Media Practicum (3)
JCM 382: News Media Internship (3)
JCM 444: Advanced Sports Reporting and Writing (3)
JCM 496: Issues and Ethics in Sports Journalism (3)
One Capstone from below (3 credits):
JCM 484: Capstone Sports Portfolio (3)