Journalism Major (JOUR-BA)The BA with a major in journalism requires 124 hours with 38 hours of journalism, including JOUR 10113, 10203, 20001, 20203, 30203, 40101, 40523 and 40983. Also, students are required to take at least one class from the following: JOUR 40453, 40463, 40473, 40483, 40493 or 40643—meaning all Schieffer journalism majors must have a minimum of one highly specialized reporting course. Students will complete the degree requirements with 15 hours of Schieffer School electives. By combining electives and required courses, a student may take advantage of certificates that accompany the BA degree and demonstrate advanced proficiency in a specific area of news media. The BA degree in journalism requires a student to show competency at the fourth semester of college level (the equivalent of 12 hours of credit in a foreign language, which can be accomplished either through taking courses or testing out through examinations as required by the foreign language programs on campus). This requirement is consistent with international opportunities in emerging media. Completing one of the three certificates—broadcast, convergence or news-editorial—offered is strongly recommended. A minor is required. Students should consult with their advisor for suggestions. Broadcast certificate requirements include JOUR 30543, 40203 and 40553, plus six hours of JOUR electives. Convergence certificate requirements include JOUR 20453, 30463 and 30543, plus six hours of JOUR electives. News-editorial certificate requirements include JOUR 30343 and six additional hours from the following: 30233, 40453, 40463, 40473, 40483, 40493 or 40643, plus six hours of JOUR electives. Required Courses for All Journalism Majors (JOUR-BA)
*Must be passed with a "C" or better before enrolling in Reporting, a required course. See prerequisites for other required 30000- or 40000- level courses. In addition to the above coursework, all JOUR majors are required to complete the coursework in at least one of the following specialized reporting classes:
Other Journalism Courses required for certificates: Broadcast Journalism
Convergence Journalism
News-editorial Journalism
Plus six hours from the following:
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