2008-2009 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Communication Arts 62 Cedarville University 2008–09 Communication Arts Journalism The journalism major prepares students for careers in a wide range of media — print, broadcasting, and public relations. The uniqueness of the major is based in Cedarville University’s approach to integrating faith and learning. In this program of study, students will be educated to develop a Christ-centered approach to the collection and dissemination of information. The scope of the major provides both breadth and depth. The convergent aspect of the program provides academic and professional development across media. There is depth in the progression through the core and concentration subjects. Entrance into the journalism program is contingent on passing the GSP (Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation) Test. Retention requirements at the end of fall semester of sophomore year: Journalism majors must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 2.30 to continue. Course requirements involve 48–49 semester hours: 30 semester hours of core courses and 18-19 hours of concentration. Course requirements involve 48–49 semester hours including: Core Requirements....................................................................30 COM-1000 Introduction to Communication Arts........................ 3 COM-2050 Communication Theory ......................................... 3 COM-2510 Media History.......................................................... 3 COM-3220 Visual Communication............................................ 3 JOUR-1000 Intro to Media Writing. ........................................... 3 JOUR-2000 Intro to Reporting.................................................. 3 JOUR-3100 Media Law............................................................. 3 JOUR-3150 Media Ethics.......................................................... 2 *JOUR-4950 Internship............................................................. 1 Journalism core electives ..................................................... 6 **COM-2220 Research in Communication.........................3 COM-2820 Political Communication...................................3 COM-3840 Media Analysis.................................................3 COM-4210 Public Opinion and Polling. ..............................3 JOUR-3250 Digital Studies and Media...............................3 JOUR-4810 Special Topics in Journalism...........................3 Concentration selected from the following.......................18–19 Broadcasting concentration................................................ 18 JOUR-3310 Adv Newswriting/Reporting for Broadcasting..3 JOUR-3320 Adv Newswriting & Reporting for Print............3 JOUR-3350 Television News Production............................3 JOUR-3900 Journalism Practicum ....................................1 JOUR-4350 Advanced Television News Production. ..........2 Electives selected from the following.............................6 EMTC-1120 Audio Production.................................... 3 EMTC-3350 Documentary Film................................. 3 EMTC-3360 Documentary Film-style Production I..... 3 EMTC-3370 Documentary Film-style Production II.... 3 EMTC-3610 Visual Design for Electronic Media........ 3 Print concentration............................................................... 19 JOUR-3310 Adv Newswriting/Reporting for Broadcasting..3 JOUR-3320 Adv Newswriting & Reporting for Print............3 JOUR-3420 Editing and Design.........................................3 JOUR-3900 Journalism Practicum.....................................1 JOUR-4420 Feature-Writing...............................................3 Electives selected from the following.............................6 JOUR-3600 Computer Assisted Reporting................ 3 JOUR-4600 Magazine Writing................................... 3 JOUR-4610 Photojournalism..................................... 3 JOUR-4620 Investigative Reporting. ......................... 3 Public Relations concentration. .......................................... 18 JOUR-2500 Introduction to Public Relations......................3 JOUR-3500 Public Relations Principles and Writing...........3 JOUR-3550 Advanced Public Relations Writing.................3 JOUR-4500 Public Relations Campaigns...........................2 JOUR-4550 Practicum in Public Relations.........................1 Electives selected from the following.............................6 COM-3230 Organizational Communication............... 3 COM-3810 Political Speechwriting............................. 3 COM-4060 Organizational Leadership. ..................... 3 JOUR-4820 Special Topics in Public Relations.......... 3 MRKT-3600 Principles of Marketing........................... 3 *Capstone Course **Required for public relations concentration Journalism Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 General Education Requirements...........................................52-60 Journalism Major Requirements.............................................48-49 Minor or Support Field............................................................15-21 Electives....................................................................................2-13 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................128