The journalism department at the University of North Texas offers several areas of specialization, allowing students to enter a variety of career fields.
Texas State University-San Marcos
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication, students must complete 128 semester hours, which include the university's general studies requirements plus 33 hours in Mass Communication and an 18-to 24-hour minor outside the department. A passing grade in the department's Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP) test must also be earned. Also, a grade of at least C must be earned in all Mass Communication core courses and courses that serve as prerequisites. No more than 39 hours of Mass Communication may be counted toward degree requirements.According to Harry Bowers, academic adviser at SWT, students transferring from SAC to SWT should take: COMM 1307 (MC 1301); COMM 2311 (MC 1313); three hours from: COMM 2310*, COMM 2324* or COMM 1318*; and any three-hour course from the following: COMM 2309** and COMM 2315**.
* will substitute for MC 2319 Visual Communication
** These courses transfer to SWT and will be used toward a student's degree; however, additional advanced hours may be needed to satisfy the minimum advanced hours required for a SWT degree.
University of Texas at Arlington
JOUR Majors: A minimum of 39 semester hours, 18 of which must be 3000/4000-level courses. News-Editorial Journalism * Required Courses (27 hours): JOUR 1345 Writing for Mass Media * JOUR 2340 Photojournalism I * JOUR 2346 Reporting * JOUR 3345 News Editing * JOUR 3346 Advanced Reporting and Writing * JOUR 4346 Public Affairs Reporting * JOUR 4378 Depth Reporting * Six hours from the following courses: BCMN 3340 Electronic News, BCMN 3347 Broadcast Writing and Reporting, BCMN 3350 Television Reporting, COMM 3301Web Site Communication, COMM 3303 Communication Graphics, COMM 4307 Internet Graphics Communication, COMM 4327 Advanced Web Site Communication, JOUR 3341 Photojournalism II, JOUR 4325 Specialized Reporting, JOUR 4326 Feature Writing, JOUR 4327 Opinion and Persuasive Writing, JOUR 4341 Photojournalism III and JOUR 4395 Professional Internship * COMM 2300 Internet Communication * COMM 4305 Communication and Society * COMM 4310 Communication Law * Six hours of electives in the department
The School of Public Communication houses five programs interrelated by the common thread of communication. These programs include Journalism, Photography, Radio-Television, Speech Communication and the Multimedia Authoring and Communication program.
JRN 131 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA WRITING. Introduces students to the basic skills necessary to produce news stories, publicity/public relations materials and advertising copy. Emphasis is placed on language and grammar skills as well as styles, techniques and formats. Prerequisite: ENG 164. Credit 3.
JRN 180 DESKTOP PUBLISHING. An introduction to desktop publishing programs used in writing, advertising and production courses. Students will learn about publishing possibilities offered by computer technology for word processing, graphics and page layout. Covers basic principles of format design, typography, layout and production techniques. Prerequisite: C S 133. Credit 3.
JRN 261 NEWS WRITING. [COMM 2311] Introduction to the principles and practices of news writing. Emphasis placed on newspaper style in writing news material. Prerequisite: JRN 131. Credit 3.
JRN 264 NEWS EDITING. [COMM 2309] Comprehensive study of editing, copyreading and headline writing. Introduction to other copy desk duties such as photo editing and page layout. Prerequisite: JRN 131. Credit 3. JOURNALISM SEQUENCE
JRN 262 NEWS REPORTING. This is a continuation of JRN 261/263, with discussion and practice in writing and reporting on a variety of news. Emphasis will be upon building interviewing and reporting skills. Students will be assigned news beats, with regular assignments due for campus media. Prerequisite: JRN 261 or JRN 263. Credit 3.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Journalism courses provide the student with a diversified program of study in journalism and mass media. Courses in news gathering, writing, editing and photography are considered basics; thereafter, the student branches into more specialized areas. In the journalism sequence, courses may be grouped to meet career objectives in reporting-editing, photojournalism, advertising and public relations.
101 - Communication in Contemporary Society (COMM 1307) - An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the process of mass communication.
103 - News Writing (COMM 2311) - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. The fundamental principles of writing news. Prerequisite: Basic proficiency in typing or AAS 101. Incidental fee $16.
200 - Digital Photography- 3 semester hours, 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab per week. An introduction to the principles of photography. Emphasis on basic theories of film, exposure, composition, development and print quality. Single lens reflex 35mm and digital cameras are available for checkout to class members. Consumables will be provided by students. Incidental fee $30.
201 - Basic Photography (COMM 1318) - 3 semester hours, 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab per week. An introduction digital photography for a variety of communication applications. Single Lens reflex 35mm cameras and digital cameras are available for checkout to class members. Consumables will be provided by students. Incidental fee $30.
203 - News Gathering and Writing II (COMM 2315) - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Intensive study of methods used in gathering and writing news beyond those considered in COM 103. Prerequisite: COM 103 with grade of C. Incidental fee $30. *
The news-editorial sequence prepares students for careers in print journalism, with an emphasis upon newspaper and magazine writing. Students in this sequence complete a core of University and sequence courses which equip graduates with the intellectual background and journalistic skills to enter the professional world. Each student completes a liberal arts curriculum and undertakes courses in writing, editing, law, ethics, and media history. Each news-editorial major also serves a media internship.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
33 hours in Communication or Journalism/18 advanced; 21 hours in minor field (art, speech, theatre arts, a modern language, a social science, or other field approved by department chair or 24 hours in English; 21 hours of electives to be approved by adviser. If not computer literate, the student must take CISA 1301, CSEN 2304, or EDED 2301. Courses listed that will transfer include COMM 1307, COMM 2311, COMM 2309 and COMM 3301, which is described as the equivalent of COMM 2315 -- 3301. Reporting. 3(2-3) Theory and practice in news gathering and writing; types and techniques of public affairs reporting. Lab assignments include coverage of university departments and activities, municipal and county government, schools and courts for The South Texan. Lab require use of computers as editing terminals and data bases. Prerequisite: COMM 2309.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
* All majors must complete the Communication Core Courses. In addition, majors will select a primary program area in either of two areas: Communication Studies Media Studies * The Communication Studies emphasis offers understanding in the theory and practice of human communication in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, and public communication. * The Media Studies emphasis offers historical and critical study of a variety of media contexts, such a film, video, television, and print, as well as opportunities to acquire basic writing and production skills
To give students who desire a career in print journalism a sound curriculum with emphasis on both theoretical and practical course work. The degree is based on a strong liberal arts core of courses and professional journalism writing and theory courses.
Angelo State University offers various programs and specializations in the CDJ department. If you are interested in a career in Communications, Drama, or Journalism, we have a program that is right for you! Or maybe you just don't know that much about CDJ and what it has to offer. * We offer the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Click here for degree plan) * Bachelor of Arts in Drama * Bachelor of Arts in Journalism * Master of Arts in Communications
Courses mentioned that are similar to SAC courses: COMM 1307, COMM 2311, COMM 1318
University of the Incarnate Word
Within a liberal arts curriculum, the goals of the Communication Arts program are to cultivate the student's imagination and creativity through mastery of the technical skills needed to become effective professionals in the field of communications; to create an environment which fosters the exploration of diverse perspectives and encourages students to use their skills and resources to serve their community and society, so that they are prepared to participate confidently, ethically, and competently as concerned and enlightened citizens.
Our Lady of the Lake University
Students in print and broadcast Journalism will develop an understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural contexts in which news is disseminated. They will acquire the skills needed to investigate effectively the world of news and to report their findings accurately, clearly, completely and in the public interest. They will graduate with the knowledge of critical, analytical, technological and ethical perspectives necessary to succeed in entry-level jobs and in life-long careers.
The School of Journalism at the University of Texas at San Antonio offers several areas of specialization, allowing students to enter a variety of career fields. Transfer of up to 12 hours of journalism credits is possible. Former students have petitioned for courses to be accepted, but it is likely that between nine and 12 hours of journalism credit will transfer.
University of Texas at San Antonio
The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at San Antonio offers several areas of specialization, allowing students to enter a variety of career fields. Transfer of up to 12 hours of journalism credits is possible.