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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Journalism B.A.
Sub-plan: Professional Strategic Communication Track
Sample Plan: Advertising: Business
Total Credits: 120.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
Note: this sample plan is only an example. JOUR program plans must be approved by a faculty adviser.
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 1001 - Media in a Changing World : 3.0 cr : SOCS, TS
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
Note: Students should apply to the School of Journalism in this term.
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3004 - Information for Mass Communication : 3.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :4.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
JOUR 3201 - Principles of Strategic Communication : 3.0 cr
JOUR 3741 - Diversity and Media : 3.0 cr : DSJ
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Mathematical Thinking) :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3253 - Strategic Brand Planning : 3.0 cr
JOUR 3279W - Professional Writing for Strategic Communication : 3.0 cr : WI
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
Supporting Course 3.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3275 - Digital Strategy in Strategic Communication : 3.0 cr
JOUR 3775 - Strategic Communication Law : 3.0 cr : CIV
Supporting Course 3.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 4262 - Management for Strategic Communication : 3.0 cr
JOUR 5251 - Strategic Communication Theory : 3.0 cr
Supporting Course 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 4259 - Strategic Communication Case Analysis : 3.0 cr
JOUR 4263 - Strategic Communication Campaigns : 3.0 cr
Supporting Course 3.0 cr
Supporting Course 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr