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Electronic Journalism Major
This major is designed for the student seeking a career in the news industry. Students are taught how to research, write, shoot, edit and produce news stories for electronic media (radio, TV and the Internet). Students are also taught leadership and responsibility through study of communication ethics and law. The course work is integrated with “live” student-produced newscasts.
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 Total Credits Required for Degree  124
 Liberal Studies  30-40
 Health Promotion Requirements  2
Required Courses in Major 40
 SP 110 Interpersonal Communication  4
 EN 206 Survey of Journalism  4
 BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast  4
 BC 271 Audio Production  4
 BC 272 Television Production  4
 BC 365 Broadcast News Writing and Reporting  4
 BC 470 Mass Communication Law  4
 BC 471 Mass Communication and Society  4
 BC 420 Global Communication  or4
     BC 415 Intercultural Communication  (4 cr.)    
BC course 300 or above or 4
     SP 432 Environmental Communication  (4 cr.)    
Other Required Course 4
 PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [IV] or4
     PS 105 American Government  (4 cr.) [IV]   
Minor 20
Any minor except media production and new technology or media studies. 