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Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media

Overview

Mission Statement

The Communication Department at the University of Jamestown is designed as part of an undergraduate liberal arts education that provides students with theoretical and practical life experiences in all aspects of communication.

The mission of this program is to provide students with a solid understanding of the communication discipline and its relevance to their lives; to prepare students for further education, career, and life beyond the University of Jamestown. The program is dedicated to students’ needs and has recently revised and improved its foundation and core teachings, developing new courses and content based on regular and thorough assessment of industry needs and the communications environment.

The Online Journalism and Social Media concentration is designed to provide skills training and theory for students entering careers in today’s media world.

A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.

Requirements

Core Courses – Communication

COMM 101Introduction to Communication Studies

3
COMM 250Academic Research and Writing

3
COMM 301Communication Theory

3
COMM 312Writing in the Professions

3
COMM 318Computer Mediated Communication

3
COMM 370Diversity Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Core Courses – Online Journalism and Social Media

COMM 112Mass Media and Society

3
COMM 228Online Journalism and Social Media

3
COMM 314Publicity and PR

3
CS 232Digital Design and Typography

3
CS 251Graphics Development

3
CS 317Digital Audio and Video Development

3
CS 341Introduction to Web Development

3
Total Credit Hours:21

Plus two of the following courses:

BUSN 430Advertising

3
COMM 220Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM 320Organizational Communication

3
COMM 338Photojournalism

3
COMM 360Nonverbal Communication

3
COMM 402International Communication

3
EE 350Internship

1-8
Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 45

Plan of Study

Outcomes

Intended Student Learning Outcomes for the Major in Communication:

  1. Students will write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate to the audiences and purposes they serve.
  2. Students will communicate orally to an audience a document in its intellectual, emotional and aesthetic entirety.
  3. Students will demonstrate emotional intelligence of the diversity of peoples and cultures and the role of communication in a global society.
  4. Students will utilize critical thinking in the application of the communication process as a responsible member of society.
  5. Students will integrate research and theory in the skills of communication.
  6. Students will demonstrate interpersonal skills.