Journalism Program of Study

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2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
CNA 163 Intro to Mass Communication (3)
CNA 280 News Writing (3)
General Studies (6)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 220/320/420 Journalism Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 458 Advanced News Writing and Reporting (3)
General Studies or electives (9-12)

Sophomore
CNA 220/320/420 Journalism Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 290 Editing and Copy Editing (3)
CNA 390 Multiplatform Journalism (3)
General Studies (9)
Electives or minor courses (6-9)

Junior
CNA 220/320/420 Journalism Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 372 Media Ethics (3)
CNA 389 Photojournalism (3)
General Studies (6)
Electives or minor courses (6-9)

Senior
CNA 220/320/420 Journalism Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 480 Portfolio Seminar (final semester) (3)
CNA 471 Mass Media and Society (3)
CNA 475 Communication Law (3)
CNA 497 Journalism Internship (3)
Electives or minor courses (6-9)

Note: Students enrolled in 48-hour major must add 12 hours of approved electives by advisement (see catalog).