Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Journalism - Public Relations, BA Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | ||||||||||
Journalism - Public Relations, BADepartment of Journalism, College of Humanities and Social Sciences 77 CreditsIntroduction/What is the Study of Journalism?Journalism is the work of supplying content, primarily news, for the ever-expanding world of mass media. Journalists are responsible for gathering information, analyzing and editing it for a mass audience, and dispensing it using some form of media platform. Increasingly the methods of distribution have become more complex, but the basic mission of a journalist remains the same: to serve the public by finding, defining, writing and editing information. Today’s journalist may be found on traditional publications such as newspapers and magazines, broadcast outlets and specialized publications. He or she may utilize online delivery or other forms of electronic communication. The trained journalist may use her or his skills in the expanding field of public relations, working to serve as a bridge between those with a message to communicate and the journalist who seeks information. Why Consider a Public Relations Concentration in Journalism Major?Journalism majors pursue theoretical and practical communication studies in a liberal arts setting. Students of journalism gain practical experience on Western’s award-winning student media, and majors additionally take field internships with newspapers, magazines, broadcast stations, public relations agencies and other professional organizations. Courses in the public relations sequence follow the news-editorial emphasis, adding communication skills important for careers in this rapidly growing field.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):Admissions: For admission to the major, a student must have completed the following requirements:
Students meeting qualifications but not admitted because of space limitations will be listed as pre-majors and admitted as space allows. Application deadlines: Deadlines for pre-major/major declaration are posted in the Journalism Department each quarter . See additional details in the Journalism Department’s Declaration of Major. Grade RequirementsA grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in major is required. |
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Requirements | |||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||
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❑ JOUR 190 - Introduction to Mass Media | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 207 - Newswriting | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 309 - Editing | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 330 - Principles of Public Relations | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 350 - Mass Media Law | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 351 - Mass Media Ethics | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 380 - Advanced Public Relations Writing and Techniques | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 404 - Feature Writing | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 407 - Public Relations Case Studies | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 430 - Field Internship | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 440 - Public Relations Research and Campaigns | |||||||||||
❑ JOUR 480 - Senior Seminar | |||||||||||
❑ Three quarters on publication staff: One course from list (a): | |||||||||||
JOUR 214 - Newspaper Staff | |||||||||||
JOUR 314 - Newspaper Staff | |||||||||||
JOUR 414 - Newspaper Staff | |||||||||||
JOUR 415 - Newspaper Editorship | |||||||||||
One from list (b): | |||||||||||
JOUR 321 - Periodical Staff | |||||||||||
JOUR 421 - Periodical Staff | |||||||||||
JOUR 422 - Periodical Editorship | |||||||||||
and one additional from (a) or (b), or: | |||||||||||
ENVS 413 - The Planet Staff | |||||||||||
❑ 12 upper-division credits in another academic area, under departmental advisement ❑ A maximum of 73 journalism course credits may be applied to the 180-credit minimum for graduation | |||||||||||
University Graduation RequirementsGeneral University Requirements (GURS) | |||||||||||
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