Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 |
| 31-33 |
| 47 |
| 41-39 |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CMST 110 | Introduction to Communication and Media | 3 |
CMST 210 | Theorizing Communication and Media | 3 |
JOUR 180 | Multimedia Toolkit | 4 |
JOUR 210 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 249 | Media Ethics and Law | 3 |
JOUR 253 | News Videography | 3 |
JOUR 280 | Journalism for Television and Radio | 3 |
JOUR 341 | Multimedia Storytelling | 4 |
JOUR 480 | Advanced Journalism Seminar | 3 |
STCM 240 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
| 6 |
| 9 |
Total Credits | 47 |
Journalism Electives
Additional Electives
CMDA Courses
CMST Courses
FMTV Courses
SPTC courses
STCM Courses
New Student Seminar
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| 1 |
| Pathways to Success | |
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | |
| Pathways to Adult Learning | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | |
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | |
| Introduction to Nursing | |
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a listing of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-6 |
| 12 |
Total Credits | 30-33 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
First Year |
---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
GNED 199 | 1 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: Foundation Course | 3 |
SEEDS: Interactive Communication - may be fulfilled by CMST 101 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 2 | 3 |
CMST 110 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration - Historical Thinking) | 3 | CMST 210 | 3 |
JOUR 180 | 4 | JOUR 210 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 1 |
| 14 | | 16 |
Second Year |
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SEEDS: World Language 1 | 3 | SEEDS: World Language 2 or Free Elective | 3 |
SEEDS: Exploration 3 | 3 | JOUR 253 | 3 |
STCM 240 | 3 | Major Elective: Journalism Elective | 3 |
Major Elective: Additional Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | | 15 |
Third Year |
---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JOUR 249 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 4 | 3 |
Major Elective: Additional Elective | 3 | JOUR 280 | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Major Elective: Journalism Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | | 15 |
Fourth Year |
---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
JOUR 341 | 4 | JOUR 480 | 3 |
Major Elective: Journalism Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 2 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | | 15 |
Total Credits 120 |