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Journalism

Degree Programs

Journalism Major
Journalism Minor

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Degree Programs

For more information about Journalism contact:
Professor Linda Loomis, Program Director
35 D Lanigan Hall
Telephone: 315.312.2617
Email: lloomis@oswego.edu

Communication Studies

Journalism Major - Arts and Sciences, B.A. Degree57-75cr

A. Core Requirements27 cr

Brc 108 - Introduction to Mass Media
Brc 229 - Broadcast Newswriting
Com 380 - Communication Ethics
Jlm 209 - Introduction to Newswriting/Reporting
Jlm 220 - Copy Editing
Jlm 309 - Advanced Newswriting/Reporting
Jlm 310 - Investigative Reporting
Jlm 319 - Practicum
Jlm 498 - Journalism Internship

B. Electives9 cr

Nine hours under advisement, six of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. Selected sequences are:
Writing and Editing
Crw 208 Crw 308 Crw 408 Jlm 409 Jlm 419
Graphic Design
Art 105 Art 240 Art 309 Art 442 Com 315 Jlm 419
Electronic News
Brc 215 Brc 235 Brc 319 Brc 329 Brc 429
Investigative Methods
Isc 220 Isc 300 Isc 325 Isc 380 Isc 390

C. Cognate Requirements3 cr

One of the following two courses:
- Isc 110 - Introduction to Information Science
- Csc 101 - Tools for Computing

D. Learning Agreement18-36 cr

Each student, along with a faculty member, will devise a learning agreement containing a minimum of 18 credit hours, typically a minor or second major program.

Last Updated: 7/9/07