The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism provides students with the opportunity to obtain a liberal arts education and equips graduates with the intellectual background and professional skills required for entry-level positions and careers in broadcast and digital journalism. The graduate with this major emphasis should possess competencies in video and audio production, on-camera or on-air presentation skills, and news writing and have an understanding of journalistic law and media ethics.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Core courses | ||
| MMJ 1307 | Mass Communication in Society | 3 |
| MMJ 336 | Media Law | 3 |
| MMJ 445 | Ethics in the Media | 3 |
| MMJ 420 | Multimedia Portfolio | 3 |
| Broadcast news sequence | ||
| MMJ 1335 | Studies in Electronic Communications | 3 |
| MMJ 2315 | Basic Reporting | 3 |
| MMJ 314 | Intermediate Reporting | 3 |
| MMJ 151 | Basic Media Production | 3 |
| MMJ 320 | Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| MMJ 322 | Film-Style Shooting & Editing | 3 |
| MMJ 332 | Advanced Digital Video Production | 3 |
| MMJ 440 | Broadcast & Digital Journalism | 3 |
| MMJ 497 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| or MMJ 480 | Pro Seminar & Portfolio | |
| or MMJ 495 | Media Internship | |
| MMJ 109 | Introduction to Media Production | 1 |
| MMJ 209 | Media Operations II : Student Radio | 1 |
| MMJ 309 | Media Operations III: Field Shooting | 1 |
| MMJ 409 | Media Operations IV: Multi-Camera Studio Production | 1 |
| Choose one of these: | 3 | |
| Basic Audio Production and Radio Programming | ||
| Sports Media | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Required Minor | ||
| Minimum 18 hours required in the Minor | 18 | |
| Additional Electives Required | ||
| Electives required to meet minimum program hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
