2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media, BA

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

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

Core Courses – Communication

COMM 101Introduction to Communication Studies

3
COMM 250Academic Research and Writing

3
COMM 301Communication Theory

3
COMM 312/ENGL 312Writing in the Professions

3
COMM 318Computer Mediated Communication

3
COMM 370Diversity Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:18

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the Undergraduate College

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
DIG 232Digital Design and Typography

3
DIG 251Graphics Development

3
DIG 317Digital Audio and Video Development

3
CS 152Introduction 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 338/DIG 338Photojournalism

3
COMM 360Nonverbal Communication

3
COMM 402International Communication

3
EE 350Internship

1-8
Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 45

Plan of Study

Fall Even Year Start

Freshman Year

Fall
COMM 101Introduction to Communication Studies

3
Spring
COMM 250Academic Research and Writing

3

Sophomore Year

Fall
DIG 251Graphics Development

3
COMM 318Computer Mediated Communication

3
Spring
COMM 112Mass Media and Society

3
COMM 301Communication Theory

3
DIG 232Digital Design and Typography

3

Junior Year

 
Fall
COMM 228Online Journalism and Social Media

3
COMM 370Diversity Communication

3
Spring
COMM 312/ENGL 312Writing in the Professions

3
DIG 317Digital Audio and Video Development

3

Senior Year

 
Fall
CS 152Introduction to Web Development

3
Spring
COMM 314Publicity and PR

3

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 101Introduction to Communication Studies

3
Spring
COMM 112Mass Media and Society

3
COMM 250Academic Research and Writing

3
DIG 232Digital Design and Typography

3

Sophomore Year

Fall
COMM 228Online Journalism and Social Media

3
DIG 251Graphics Development

3
Spring
COMM 301Communication Theory

3

Junior Year

 
Fall
COMM 318Computer Mediated Communication

3
COMM 370Diversity Communication

3
Spring
COMM 312/ENGL 312Writing in the Professions

3
COMM 314Publicity and PR

3

Senior Year

 
Fall
CS 152Introduction to Web Development

3
Spring
DIG 317Digital Audio and Video Development

3

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

Outcomes

  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.