Thomas Edison State College | BA in Journalism Credit Distribution

BA in Journalism Credit Distribution

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Learner Designed Area of Study (LDAS)

Subject Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	60
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	12
Must include at least two subject areas
C. Social Sciences	12
Must include at least two subject areas
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	12
One college-level mathematics course required	(3)
One computer science course recommended	(3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics	(6)
Must include at least two subject areas
E. General Education Electives	18
II. Area of Study: Journalism	33
A. Required Courses	27
Law and Ethics of Journalism	(3)
OR
Communications Law	(3)
Four theory courses/exams (12 credits) such as:
Basic Issues in the News	(3)
Communication Theory	(3)
History of American Journalism	(3)
Introduction to Mass Communications	(3)
Mass Media and Society	(3)
Public Relations Theory	(3)
Theories of Persuasion	(3)
Four skills courses/exams (12 credits) such as:
Broadcast News Writing	(3)
Copy Editing	(3)
Feature Writing	(3)
Graphic Design for Print	(3)
Investigative Reporting	(3)
Magazine Article Writing	(3)
News Reporting I and II	(3)
Public Affairs Reporting	(3)
B. Journalism Electives*	6
LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone strongly recommended Editorial and Column Writing Government Sources for Journalists Internship in Journalism Introduction to Advertising (required to be taught from a department related to journalism) Photojournalism Problems in Contemporary Journalism Public Information and Public Affairs Publication Layout and Design Reporting Urban - Metropolitan Affairs Seminar in Journalism Special Journalistic Writing Technical Writing The American Magazine Any courses/exams listed under REQUIRED COURSES in the theory area and skills area over and above the required eight courses.
III. Free Electives	27
Total	120

*This list is a guide. Other journalism courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

Note: Students planning to do graduate work in journalism should include a research course such as Senior Seminar in Journalism in the area of study.

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