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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
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A general program for semi and professional journalists and writers, already experienced in the field.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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- 120 semester/180 quarter credits
- Critical Analysis, Annotated Bibliography, Proposal and Thesis
- 25% studies in general education
- 25%-50% from core curriculum
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PREREQUISITES:
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An associate degree or the equivalent in the same, or in a related area, plus some work experience in the field.
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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
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CURRICULUM:
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(CORE REQUIREMENTS)
History of Journalism
English for Journalists
Current Trends in Mass Communication
General Communications
Public Affairs Reporting
Newspaper Management
Women and the Media
International Communications
Introduction to Journalism; Print, Broadcast, Public Relations
Journalism Ethics
Public Speaking
Minorites and The Media
Feature Writing
News and Broadcasting
Research Methodology |
COURSE OUTLINES / SYLLABI
1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 270
Title: History of Journalism
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have developed a thorough knowledge journalism history.
- Course Description: Concepts and principles involved in the growth and development of journalism in the United States including the evolution of communications agencies, technical advances and the relationship of the media to political, economic, social scientific and industrial trade.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 271
Title: English for Journalists
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Language Skills for journalists, 2nd ed., R. Thomas Berner
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will be able to articulate proficiency in English and the grammar aspects as it applies to journalists.
- Course Description: A study of rhetorical linguistic and grammatical principles of writing, a survey of developments and research in composition and a discussion of practical application.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 272
Title: Current Trends in Mass Communication
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Mass Media REsearch, 4th ed., 1993, Wimmer
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will demonstrate that he/she has a thorough grasp of what is happening currently in mass communication.
- Course Description: Discussion of the effects of social trends on the media. A thorough examination of the current state of the mass media in the United States and its relationship to various political, cultural and social institutions in our society.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 273
Title: General Communication
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Business and Professional Speaking
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will demonstrate proficiency in all areas of communication.
- Course Description: Analysis of major theories on the role of communication media and society with special emphasis on the role and responsibility of the news media; student will be skilled in all areas of communication to include radio, television, newspaper and magazines.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 274
Title: Public Affairs Reporting
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Public Relations Writing, 3rd ed., Newsom
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will demonstrate proficiency in public affairs reporting.
- Course Description: News coverage of police, courts, city, county, state and federal government. Study and practice in methods of investigative reporting.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 275
Title: Newspaper Management
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Strategic Newspaper Management, 1st ed., 1988, Fink
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have developed a thorough understanding of the principles of newspaper management.
- Course Description: Management side of newspaper publishing, including newspaper organization, budget, personnel, equipment, business accounting, advertising sales and production, labor relations, postal regulations, legal problems and newspaper management techniques.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 276
Title: Women and the Media
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have a thorough knowledge of how the media relates to women.
- Course Description: The changing image of the media as it relates to females and the media, effect of women's increased participation in the content and style of news, television and movies; the new feminine mystique.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 277
Title: International Communications
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have a thorough background in international communication.
- Course Description: An analysis of the world's news media with emphasis on their structure, ownership, social and political roles and the degree of government pressure and control. Particular attention is paid to the position of media in developing nations.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 278
Title: Introduction to Journalism; Print, Broadcast, Public Relations
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Broadcasting In America, A Survey of Electronic Media, 6th 3d., Sydney W. Head, Christopher H. Sterling
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will be able to perform in the areas of journalism, print, broadcast and public relations.
- Course Description: Survey of all media including historical develpment, law of mass communication, standards of ethics and social responsibility of media.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 279
Title: Journalism Ethics
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- News Writing, 4th ed., George A. Hough, III
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will be able to articulate his/her proficiency in journalism ethics.
- Course Description: The study of ethnical codes and value systems used in writing, editing, producing and presenting the news in the United States today. Case studies of current ethical problems confronting print and broadcast journalists with emphasis on how the student solves each problem.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 280
Title: Public Speaking
1.4 Recommended Text List:
- Public Speaking, 2nd ed., Michael Osborn, Suzanne Osborn
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have the ability to articulate proficiently in public speaking.
- Course Description: Advanced forms of speech composition. Stress is placed on matters of selection of subject matter; arrangement of materials and factors of style. Intensive application of rhetorical principles.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 281
Title: Minorities and The Media
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will have a thorough knowledge of journalism as it relates to minorities and the media.
- Course Description: Reporting and portrayal of minorities in the United States; impact of racial diversity on media, employment, access and development of media for minorities.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 282
Title: Feature Writing
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will articulate his/her ability in feature writing.
- Course Description: Course covers the feature article for both newspapers and magazines and their free-lance markets. Close attention is given to style, organization, human interest, the use of quotes, leads and article ideas. The emphasis is on clear readable prose.
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1. Course Designation:
1.1 School: Arts and Sciences
1.2 Department: Journalism
1.3 Course Number: JRM 283
Title: News and Broadcasting
1.4 Recommended Text List:
FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION
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- Course Objectives: Student will show proficiency in handling news and broadcasting.
- Course Description: Techniques of gathering, writing and editing news for radio, including practice with broadcast wire copy, tape recorders; reporting with emphasis on news copy for the radio.
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