Communication Arts (Digital 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 Digital Journalism Concentration:
| COM 121 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| COM 122 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 123 | Catholic Worldview of Media | 3 |
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| COM 242/FLM 242 | Radio/Television/Film Performance | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 243 | Digital Broadcast and Media Production | 3 |
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| COM 265 | News and Public Affairs Reporting | 3 |
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| COM 327 | Internet Communication and Web Design | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 346 | Podcasting and Social Media Production | 3 |
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| COM 352 | Radio/Television News | 3 |
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| COM 365 | Publication Design | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 369 | News Editing | 3 |
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| COM 370 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| COM 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| COM 441/ FLM 441 | Video Production II | 3 |
| COM 470 | Multimedia Management | 3 |
COM
| Two upper-level COM courses | |
| ENG 103 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Advanced Composition I | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 6 |
Freshman Year
First Semester
| COM 121 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 122 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 123 | Catholic Worldview of Media | 3 |
ENG
| Literature Core | 3 |
MTH/ECO
| Math or Economics Core | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| COM 243 | Digital Broadcast and Media Production | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 242/FLM 242 | Radio/Television/Film Performance | 3 |
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HST
| History Core | 3 |
ENG
| Literature Core | 3 |
| THE 101 | Foundations of Catholicism | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 265 | News and Public Affairs Reporting | 3 |
| Natural Science Core | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
Junior Year
First Semester
| COM 370 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Advanced Composition I | 3 |
PHL
| Philosophy Core | 3 |
THE
| Theology Core | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 352 | Radio/Television News | 3 |
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| COM 327 | Internet Communication and Web Design | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 346 | Podcasting and Social Media Production | 3 |
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| COM 365 | Publication Design | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 369 | News Editing | 3 |
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| Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
COM 352, COM 365, COM 369, COM 370, COM 470 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 441/ FLM 441 | Video Production II | 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 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| COM 470 | Multimedia Management | 3 |
COM
| Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| American Founding Principles Core | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
COM 400 Internship is applied as a general elective.