Communication Arts (Journalism), Bachelor of Arts
Journalism Concentration
Assessment Learning Goals
At the completion of the journalism concentration, the graduate is able to:
- Understand the proper writing style for the type of information that is to be presented.
- Be able to write a variety of types of stories.
- Know and use AP style correctly.
- Understand the Catholic Church’s teachings on media and the role of the Christian in the media.
- Understand the principles of design.
- Be familiar with the software programs that are used in print journalism.
- Understand the role of the press in a democracy.
(Program of Study)
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements for Communication Arts Journalism Concentration:
Freshman Year
First Semester
| COM 121 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| | Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
| | Natural Science Core | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 122 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 123 | Catholic Worldview of Media | 3 |
| | Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
| | Literature Core | 3 |
| MTH/ECO | Math or Economics Core | 3 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| COM 261 | News Reporting | 3 |
| | Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
| HST | History Core | 3 |
| | Literature Core | 3 |
| THE 101 | Foundations of Catholicism | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 263 | Public Affairs Reporting | 3 |
| | Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
| | Natural Science Core | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
| THE | Theology Core | 3 |
Junior Year
First Semester
| COM 365 | Publication Design | 3 |
| COM 370 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Advanced Composition I | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 352 | Radio/Television News | 3 |
| COM 369 | News Editing | 3 |
| | Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| THE | 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 463 | Publication Management | 3 |
| COM | Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
COM 400 Internship may be applied as a general elective.
Second Semester
| COM 464 | Newspaper Production | 3 |
| COM 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| COM | Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| | American Founding Principles Core | 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.