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Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media Major

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.

Requirements

Core Courses – Communication

COMM 101	Introduction to Communication Studies	3
COMM 250	Academic Research and Writing	3
COMM 301	Communication Theory	3
COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3
COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Core Courses – Online Journalism and Social Media

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 228	Online Journalism and Social Media	3
COMM 314	Publicity and PR	3
DIG 232	Digital Design and Typography	3
DIG 251	Graphics Development	3
DIG 317	Digital Audio and Video Development	3
CS 152	Introduction to Web Development	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Plus two of the following courses:

BUSN 430	Advertising	3
COMM 220	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 320	Organizational Communication	3
COMM 338/DIG 338	Photojournalism	3
COMM 360	Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 402	International Communication	3
EE 350	Internship	1-8
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 45

Plan of Study

Fall Even Year Start

Freshman Year

Fall

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication Studies

Spring

COMM 250

Academic Research and Writing

Sophomore Year

Fall

DIG 251	Graphics Development	3
COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3

Spring

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 301	Communication Theory	3
DIG 232	Digital Design and Typography	3

Junior Year

Fall

COMM 228	Online Journalism and Social Media	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3

Spring

COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3
DIG 317	Digital Audio and Video Development	3

Senior Year

Fall

CS 152

Introduction to Web Development

Spring

COMM 314

Publicity and PR

In addition to the course schedule above, students must take two courses (electives) from the list below:

BUSN 430 - Advertising
COMM 220 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 320 - Organizational Communication
COMM 338 - Photojournalism
COMM 360 - Nonverbal Communication
COMM 402 - International Communication
EE 350 - Internship in Communication

Fall Odd Year Start

This 4-year plan is for students who begin their academic career as freshman in an ODD-Year fall semester. (e.g. 2023-24).

This 4-year plan does not include General Education courses. Please consult your catalog and speak with your advisor about general education requirements.

Finally, this 4-year plan is a suggested path; it is not a requirement to follow it exactly. Please consult with your advisor as you complete your coursework.

Freshman Year

Fall

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication Studies

Spring

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 250	Academic Research and Writing	3
DIG 232	Digital Design and Typography	3

Sophomore Year

Fall

COMM 228	Online Journalism and Social Media	3
DIG 251	Graphics Development	3

Spring

COMM 301

Communication Theory

Junior Year

Fall

COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3

Spring

COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3
COMM 314	Publicity and PR	3

Senior Year

Fall

CS 152

Introduction to Web Development

Spring

DIG 317

Digital Audio and Video Development

In addition to the course schedule above, students must take two courses (electives) from the list below:

Outcomes

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