First Semester (Fall)
IDS 110 - Intro to University Life (1)
CIS/CSC 101 - Computers for Learning (2)
PED 100 - Fitness for Living (2)
Gen. Ed. - Natural World (4)
Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs (3)
[HST 121/122 or PLS 101]
ENG 110 - Writing I (3)
Elective - (at least one credit)
Total hours = 15 |
Second Semester (Spring)
MED 120 - Mass Media and Society (3)
COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
MTH 135 [or higher] (3)
Initial placement will be based on ACT scores and/or a proficiency exam.
Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs (3)
[HST 121/122 or PLS 101]
Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
Elective (3)
Total hours = 18 |
Third Semester (Fall)
MED 204 - Media Theory (3)
JRN 270 - Introduction to Journalism (3)
JRN 284 - Broacast Performance (3)
Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
Total hours = 15 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
MED 365 - Media Design and Production (3)
JRN 381 - Broadcast News Writing (3)
Minor Requirement (3)
Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
Total hours = 15 |
Fifth Semester (Fall)
JRN 388 - Electronic News Gathering (3)
MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
Elective (3)
Not required but recommended
Minor Requirement (3)
Gen. Ed. - Writing II (3)
Total hours = 15 |
Sixth Semester (Spring)
JRN 481 - Broadcast News Reporting (3)
MED 382 - Radio Production (3)
-OR-
MED 383 - Television Production (3)
Minor Requirement (3)
Gen. Ed. - Natural World (4)
Elective (3)
Total hours = 15 |
Seventh Semester (Fall)
JRN 407 - Media Law (3)
JRN 574 - Internship (3)
MED 583 - Producing and Directing for TV (3)
Optional or take as an elective
Minor Requirement (3)
Minor Requirement (3)
Total hours = 15 |
Eighth Semester (Spring)
JRN 492 - Independent Study (3)
JRN 574 - Internship (3)
MED 581 - Media Ethics (3)
GEP 397 - Capstone Course (3)
Minor Requirement (3)
Total hours = 15 |
