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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Journalism B.A.
Sub-plan: Professional Journalism Track
Sample Plan: Professional Journalism (Reporting/Writing/Editing)
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
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Note: this sample plan is only an example. JOUR program plans must be approved by a faculty adviser.
CLA 1001: First Year Experience I 1.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
JOUR 1001 - Media in a Changing World : 3.0 cr : SOCS, TS
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US) :3.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
Note: Students should apply to the School of Journalism in this term.
CLA 1002: First Year Experience II 1.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3004 - Information for Mass Communication : 3.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
JOUR 3101W - News Reporting and Writing : 3.0 cr : WI
JOUR 3776 - Media Law : 3.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
JOUR 3103 - Interactive and Data Journalism : 3.0 cr
JOUR 3121 - Intermediate News Reporting : 3.0 cr
LE (Mathematical Thinking) :3.0 cr
Elective :2.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3155 - Editing for Print and Digital Audiences : 3.0 cr
JOUR 3551 - The Business of Digital Media: Innovation, Disruption, and Adaptation : 3.0 cr : TS
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 3771 - Media Ethics : 3.0 cr : CIV
JOUR 5131 - In-Depth Reporting : 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
JOUR 5196 - Field Based Practicum : 3.0 cr
JOUR 5601W - History of Journalism : 3.0 cr : WI
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr