Journalism

Major with Journalism Emphasis

37 Hours

Required Courses – 34 hours

• MAC 175 Intro to Broadcast – 3
• MAC 210 Mass Media and Society – 3
• MAC 240 Reporting and Newswriting – 3
• MAC 245 Copyediting – 3
• MAC 330 Photojournalism – 3
• MAC 345 Mass Media Ethics – 3
• MAC 405 Mass Media Law – 3
• MAC 421 Advanced Photojournalism – 3
• MAC 440 Advanced Reporting and Newswriting – 3
• MAC 451 Internship – 3
• MAC 465 Graphic Design for Mass Media – 3
• MAC 490 Senior Portfolio – 1

Electives — choose at least one from the following courses: – 3 hours

• MAC 275 Broadcast Newswriting – 3
• MAC 300 Social Media – 3
• MAC 365 Public Relations – 3
• MAC 370 Media Advertising – 3
• MAC 380 Special Topics – 3
• MAC 386 Mass Communication Practicum – 3

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 37

Minor with Journalism Emphasis

24 Hours

Required Courses – 18 hours

• MAC 175 Intro to Broadcast – 3
• MAC 240 Reporting and Newswriting – 3
• MAC 245 Copyediting – 3
• MAC 330 Photojournalism – 3
• MAC 405 Mass Media Law – 3
• MAC 440 Advanced Reporting and Newswriting – 3

Electives — choose at least two from the following courses: – 6 hours

• MAC 345 Mass Media Ethics – 3
• MAC 370 Media Advertising – 3
• MAC 380 Special Topics – 3
• MAC 386 Mass Communication Practicum – 3
• MAC 421 Advanced Photojournalism – 3
• MAC 465 Graphic Design for Mass Media – 3

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 24