Journalism
A major or minor in Journalism is designed to help students know how to use public print and/or broadcast communication media.
The curricular structure of the Journalism program is listed below for students entering the program. The major consists of two tracks: Print and Broadcasting. Each track has separate requirements and students must choose one track. Students must complete an applied capstone course.
Major Requirements
Major: Journalism
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 122
General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree
- A list of approved general education courses is available here .
- General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, should they apply.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | May be satisfied with courses required in the major. Review major requirements to determine if a specific upper division writing course is required. |
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements
An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH&SS College Requirements | ||
Courses used to satisfy any general education requirement cannot be used to also count toward the AH&SS College Requirements. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the 3 following areas for a total of 9 credits. Choose only those courses with the prefixes listed for each area. A course with the WGS prefix can only be used in one area. | ||
| Area One: Humanities | 3 | |
ARB, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, HUM, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, or WGS | ||
| Area Two: Social Sciences | 3 | |
ANTH, CJ, COMM, EMGT, POLS, SOC, or WGS | ||
| Area Three: Fine Arts | 3 | |
ARCH, ART, ENVD, LA, MUSC, or THEA | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Major requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Communication Requirements | ||
| Students must complete the following 19 credits of coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be admitted to the professional major. These courses may be repeated only once for grade improvement. | ||
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 112 | Understanding Media and Social Change | 3 |
| COMM 114 | Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 189 | Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 214 | Persuasive Speaking | 3 |
| Professional Journalism Major | ||
| COMM 200 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 310 | Advanced Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 320 | Communication Analysis | 3 |
| COMM 431 | Communication Ethics and Law | 3 |
| COMM 465 | Convergence Media | 3 |
| COMM 496 | Field Experience | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing and the Creative Process | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing in the Sciences | ||
| Writing in the Health Professions | ||
| Visual Culture and Language | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Researching and Writing Grants and Proposal | ||
| Electives: Seven COMM courses selected in consultation with one's advisor. Students can specialize in Print Journalism or Broadcast Journalism. | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
NOTE: Student enrollment is limited to one degree program offered by the Department of Communication.
Minor Requirements
Journalism Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 21
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 112 | Understanding Media and Social Change | 3 |
| COMM 200 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 245 | Principles of Broadcast Production | 3 |
| or COMM 310 | Advanced Media Writing | |
| Professional Specialization Electives: | 12 | |
| Principles of Broadcast Production | ||
| Advanced Media Writing | ||
| Editorial Processes | ||
| Photography for the Media | ||
| Television On-Air Performance | ||
| Television Studio Production | ||
| Principles of Design For Print | ||
| History of Journalism | ||
| Advanced Broadcast Production | ||
| Convergence Media | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.75 in courses applied to the minor.
- Student enrollment is limited to one degree program offered by the Department of Communication.
- A minimum of 9 credits must be taken at NDSU.
