Communication Arts (Journalism), Bachelor of Arts

Journalism Concentration

Assessment Learning Goals

At the completion of the journalism concentration, the graduate is able to:

  1. Understand the proper writing style for the type of information that is to be presented.
  2. Be able to write a variety of types of stories.
  3. Know and use AP style correctly.
  4. Understand the Catholic Church’s teachings on media and the role of the Christian in the media.
  5. Understand the principles of design.
  6. Be familiar with the software programs that are used in print journalism.
  7. Understand the role of the press in a democracy.

(Program of Study)

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements for Communication Arts Journalism Concentration:

COM 121Introduction to Mass Media

3

COM 122Media and Society

3

COM 261News Reporting

3

COM 263Public Affairs Reporting

3

COM 352Radio/Television News

3

COM 365Publication Design

3

COM 369News Editing

3

COM 370Journalism Convergence

3

COM 434Senior Thesis

1

COM 463Publication Management

3

COM 464Newspaper Production

3

COM
Two upper-level COM courses

ENG 103Freshman English I

3

ENG 225Advanced Composition I

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

6

Freshman Year

First Semester

COM 121Introduction to Mass Media

3

ENG 103Freshman English I

3

Natural Science Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective

3

Second Semester

COM 122Media and Society

3

American Founding Principles Core

3

Literature Core

3

MTH/ECO
Math or Economics Core

3

Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective

3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

COM 261News Reporting

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

3

History Core

3

Literature Core

3

THE 101Foundations of Catholicism

3

THE 101: Theology Core

Second Semester

COM 263Public Affairs Reporting

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

3

Natural Science Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Theology Core

3

Junior Year

First Semester

COM 365Publication Design

3

COM 370Journalism Convergence

3

ENG 225Advanced Composition I

3

Philosophy Core

3

Elective

3

Second Semester

COM 352Radio/Television News

3

COM 369News Editing

3

Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core

3

Theology Core

3

Elective

3

COM 352, COM 365, COM 369 are offered in alternate years. The student is required to take these courses in the junior or senior year to fulfill the program requirements.

Senior Year

First Semester

COM 463Publication Management

3

COM
Communication Arts Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective: COM 400 Internship may be applied for here.

Second Semester

COM 464Newspaper Production

3

COM 434Senior Thesis

1

COM
Communication Arts Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

COM 463, COM 464 are offered in alternate years. The student is required to take these courses in the junior or senior year to fulfill the program requirements.