Applied Communications and Journalism (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
Applied Communications and Journalism blends broadcast, print, photography, presentations, and web media. Students learn to create written, visual, and broadcast content, using more than one outlet to communicate a story or a message.
Applied Communications and Journalism graduates are in demand as the ever-changing media and workplace landscapes need professionals who can integrate traditional, digital, and social media to create powerful interactive content.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| students must complete general studies courses/ | 42 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| COM 210 | Presentational Communication | 3 |
| COM 305 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 342 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 420 | Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| COM 460 | Internship | 3 |
| ENG 303 | Grammar for Writing and Editing | 3 |
| ENG 415 | Proposal and Grant Writing | 3 |
| JOU 104 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| JOU 202 | Reporting for the Media | 3 |
| JOU 204 | Digital Videography | 3 |
| JOU 311 | Griffon Media 1 | 6 |
| JOU 322 | Advanced Reporting | 3 |
| JOU 324 | Web Content and Design | 3 |
| JOU 428 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| JOU 432 | Social Media Branding | 3 |
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Students must take 2 semesters of JOU 311.
Program Graduation Requirements
- No more than two Ds are permitted in the major.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.