Journalism, B.A. (Minor Required)

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Journalism is where storytellers of all kinds can find their voices by using them first. This hands-on philosophy of learn-by-doing fits the Ferrum College idea of experiential learning. This journalism program allows students to gain hands-on, career-ready experience in both online and print mediums, while also developing skills in writing and reporting, editing, photography, layout and design, video production, and website maintenance.

Required Courses: 27 Credits

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENG 106 - Introduction to News Writing and Reporting 3 Credit(s).
ENG 131, 132 to 431, 432 - Journalism Practicum 2 Credit(s).
ENG 310 - Media Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s).
ENG 311 - Advanced News Writing and Editing 3 Credit(s).
ENG 312 - Feature Writing and Production 3 Credit(s).
ENG 313 - Sports Writing 3 Credit(s).
ENG 314 - Editorial Writing 3 Credit(s).

Electives: 12 Credits

Choose 12 credits from the following courses:

ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics 3 Credit(s).
COM 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Special Topics in Media and Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 271 - On-line Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 433 - Advanced Media Scriptwriting 3 Credit(s).
ENG 499 - Internship 3, 4, 5 or 6 Credit(s).
HON 213 - Media and Violence 3 Credit(s).
PSC 101 - American National Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 308 - Media and Politics 3 Credit(s).
REL 151 - World Religions 3 Credit(s).
SOC 202 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s).
3-6 credits of Foreign Language Credits / Units: 3-6

Journalism, B.A. (Minor Required)

Required Courses: 27 Credits

Electives: 12 Credits

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121