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Multimedia Journalism Major
The Multimedia Journalism major will help students acquire the writing and research skills necessary for providing audiences with compelling and relevant stories in a variety of media formats. Students will learn how to create content for broadcast, magazines, newspapers and online publications. In addition to receiving intensive writing instruction, students will gain an understanding of the technical, aesthetic and legal elements of this field.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 124 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| Major Core | 24 |
| BC 491 Broadcast Practicum | 2 |
| BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting (1-8 cr.) |
| EN 480 Practicum or | 2 |
| EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.) |
| Major Electives | 8 |
| Choose Two Four-Credit Courses | 4 |
| with one course 300 level or higher | 4 |
| BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media (4 cr.) or |
| EN 206 Survey of Journalism (4 cr.) |
| EN 327 Opinion Writing (4 cr.) |
| EN 406 Advanced Newswriting (4 cr.) |
| EN 495 Special Topics (1-4 cr.) |
| Recommended Liberal Studies Courses |
| EN 211E Critical Thinking and Writing (4 cr.) [I] |
| PS 101 Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.) [IV] |
| PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [IV] |
| SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [IV] |
| EC 101 Introduction to Economics (4 cr.) [IV] |
| CS 101 Web Site Construction (4 cr.) [V] |
| Minor | 20 |
| Any minor except electronic journalism or journalism. |
