Old Track New Track
SJMC Core Courses SJMC Core Courses (12 credits)
MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0 MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0
MMC 3104C Writing Strategies for Reaching a Mass Audience (Prereq: Passing Score 3
on Language Skills Test) MMC 3104C Writing Strategies 3
MMC 3602 Mass Media and Society 3 (Prereq: Passing Score on Language Skills Test)
MMC 4200 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 3 MMC 3602 Global Media and Society 3
VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3 MMC 4200 Mass Communication. Law and Ethics 3
12 VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3
12
Track
Requireme
nts (25
credits) Track Requirements (24 credits)
JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3
JOU 3343L Print News Workshop (Prereqs: MMC 3104C, JOU 3003, and Full 3
Admission Into Upper Division Program) JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3
JOU 3121 Database and Public Records Reporting (Prereqs: MMC 3104C, JOU 3
3003. Coreq: JOU3343L) JOU 3117 News Reporting Workshop 3
JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multi-Ethnic Community (Coreq: JOU 3343L) 1 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003,, VIC3002; Prereq/Coreq JOU3343L) and
full admission into the upper division program
JOU 3117 Print News Reporting (Prereqs: JOU 3343L, successful completion of 3
language skills exam) JOU 3343L News Writing Workshop 3
RTV 3301 Broadcast News Reporting (Prereqs: JOU 3343L, MMC 3104C) 3 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003,, VIC3002; Coreq JOU 3117) and full
admission into the upper division program
16 MMC 3250 Media Management 3
PRINT (Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper division program
(Prereq: Full Admission into Upper Division Program) JOU 3300 Advanced News Writing 3
JOU 3202 Editing and Layout (Prereq: JOU 3117) 3 (Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L)and full admission into the upper
division program
OR JOU4341C Senior Multimedia Project 3
MMC 3250 Media Management (Prereq: MMC 3104C) 3 (Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L; Prereq/Coreq: JOU3300) and full
admission into the upper division program
18
Two Department Electives (6 credits) from the Following:
JOU 3300 Feature Writing (Prereqs: JOU 3117 and RTV 3301) 3
JOU 4341C On-Line News (Prereq: JOU 3117 and RTV 3301) 3 JOU3121 Database & Computer Assisted Reporting 3
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and JOU3343L)
OR JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multiethnic Community 3
BROADCAST (Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and JOU3343L)
Old Track New Track
RTV3007 Introduction to Television 3
(Prereq: Full Admission into Upper Division Program) MMC4936 Special Topics or Study Abroad 3
MMC 3250 Media Management (Prereq: MMC 3104C) 3 (Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper division
program
RTV 4320 Electronic News Gathering 3 RTV4320 Electronic News Gathering 3
(Coreq: RTV 3201. Prereq or Coreq: RTV 3301, JOU 3117) (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002; Prereq/Coreq JOU
3117 and 3343L)
RTV 3201*** Videography Basics 0 JOU3312 Specialty Journalism (Herald Internship) 3
(Prereqs JOU 3003, MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper
division program
(Coreq: RTV 4320) JOU4946 Internship 1
RTV 4324** News and Public Affairs 3 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002,JOU 3117 and JOU
3343L)
(Prereq: JOU 3117, RTV 3301, RTV 3201, RTV 4320)
9 6
Total SJMC credits 36
37 Liberal Arts (9 credits)
Students must select one upper division (3000-4000 level) course
from each of the following subject areas: political science,
economics, international relations. 9
Liberal Arts Requirements (9 credits) Area of Concentration (15 credits)
Students must economics, international relations
four (15 credits semester
Students must select one upper division (3000-4000 level) course from each of the following subject areas: political science, select a coherent series of
9
hours) upper division courses(3000 or 4000 level courses) in an area
chosen by the student in coordination with their advisor that would
indicate a chosen area of focus outside of the SJMC . For example,
photography, business, health, etc. 15
Area of Concentration (15 credits) Total credits outside of the SJMC 24
Students must select a coherent series of five upper division courses (15 15
credits semester hours) in one of the following non-communication areas:
science, environmental, health, business, Spanish language. Other areas
of concentration must be approved by the Chair.
Total Credits 60
24
total credits 61
SJMC Core Courses (12 credits)
MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0
MMC 3104C Writing Strategies 3
(Prereq: Passing Score on Language Skills
Test)
MMC 3602 Mass Media and Society 3
MMC 4200 Mass Comm. Law and Ethics 3
VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3
12
Track Requirements (24 credits)
JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3
JOU 3117 News Reporting Workshop 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Prereq/Coreq JOU3343L) and full admission into the
upper division program
JOU 3343L News Writing Workshop 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Coreq JOU 3117) and full admission into the upper
division program
MMC 3250 Media Management 3
(Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper
division program
JOU 3300 Advanced News Writing 3
(Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L)and full admission
into the upper division program
JOU4341C Senior Multimedia Project 3
(Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L; Prereq/Coreq:
JOU3300) and full admission into the upper division
program
18
Two Department Electives (6 credits) from the
Following:
JOU3121 Database & Computer Assisted Reporting 3
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and
JOU3343L)
JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multiethnic Community 3
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and
JOU3343L)
RTV3007 Introduction to Television 3
MMC4936 Special Topics or Study Abroad 3
5
(Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the
upper division program
RTV4320 Electronic News Gathering 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Prereq/Coreq JOU 3117 and 3343L)
JOU3312 Herald Internship 3
(Prereqs JOU 3003, MMC 3104C) and full
admission into the upper division program
JOU4946 Internship 1
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260,
VIC3002,JOU 3117 and JOU 3343L)
6
Liberal Arts (9 credits)
Students must select one upper division (3000-
4000 level) course from each of the following
subject areas: political science, economics,
international relations. 9
Area of Concentration (12 credits)
Students must select a coherent series of four (12
credits semester hours) upper division
courses(3000 or 4000 level courses) in an area
chosen by the student in coordination with their
advisor that would indicate a chosen area of focus
outside of the SJMC . For example, photography,
business, health, etc. 15
Total Credits 60
6
Previous Course Title SJMC Core Courses (15 credits)
MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0
MMC Writing Strategies
3104C 3
(Prereq: Passing Score on Language Skills
Test)
An advanced writing course that applies creative thinking
techniques, especially in the generation of ideas for mass
media presentation, as well as the careful and compelling
use of language. Prerequisite: Passing sore on the Language
Skills Test. (Supplies fee assessed)
MMC 3602 Mass Media and Society Globalized Media and Society 3
Investigates the role of mass media and their impact on The course will familiarize the
people’s lives. Using all forms of media, examines the student with a multi-cultural
interrelationship of major communication professions and global perspective of a multi-
society. media world. The aim of the
course is to create a foundation
of global media literacy.
MMC 4200 Mass Comm. Law and Ethics 3
An in-depth examination of legal and ethical issues
confronting professional communicators. Focus on the
responsibilities and rights of communicators and the
implications for a society entering the 21st century.
VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3
An exploration of messages – combining words and visual
images and their relation to content in print, broadcast, and
on-line media.
RTV 3260 Video Field Production Multimedia Production 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C; Prereq/Coreq VIC3002)
7
Use of ENG/EFP equipment and techniques in production of
programs, news, documentaries, music videos,
commercials, training and video productions on location.
Emphasis on single camera techniques and editing.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MMC 3104C. Prerequisite: Full
admission into upper division program. (Equipment fee
assessed)
15
Track Requirements (24 credits)
JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3
Study and analytical discussion of the history of journalism
in America, including its current practice, through intensive
readings of primary historical sources as well as broad,
direct exposure to current news sources.
JOU 3117 News Reporting News Reporting Workshop 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Prereq/Coreq JOU3343L) and full admission into the upper
division program
Instruction in learning to ask relevant, appropriate and
substantial questions for both print and broadcast on online
media. Prerequisites: JOU 3343L and full admission into
upper division program. (Supplies fee assessed)
JOU 3343L Print News Workshop News Writing Workshop 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002; Coreq
JOU 3117) and full admission into the upper division program
The course teaches the fundamentals of reporting news
stories and of writing news stories. Prerequisites: MMC
3104C, JOU 3003, and full admission into upper division
program, or admission to journalism minor. (Supplies fee
assessed).
MMC 3250 Media Management 3
(Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper
division program
8
Introduction to media markets with emphasis on television’s
role in the media mix serving advertisers and end-users.
Prerequisites: MMC 3104C and full admission to the upper
division program, or admission to television minor.
JOU 3300 Feature Writing Advanced News Writing 3
(Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L)and full admission into the
upper division program
Writing the feature story: human interest, trends,
personality profiles, sidebars, backgrounders, color.
Prerequisites: JOU 3343L, JOU 3117, RTV 3301, and full
admission into the upper division program.
JOU4341C On-Line News Senior Multimedia Project 3
(Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L; Prereq/Coreq: JOU3300)
and full admission into the upper division program
Conceptualizing and producing an on-line publication with
major emphasis on editing copy for language, logic and
content. Production also includes working on layout,
photography, and streaming video and audio. Prerequisites:
JOU 3117 and RTV 3301.
18
Two Department Electives (6 credits) from the
Following:
JOU3121 Database and Public Records Database and Computer Assisted Reporting
Reporting 3
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and JOU3343L)
This is a course designed to provide students with the hands
on, practical experience of reporting on complex issues
involving multiple sources using spreadsheets and
databases as an integral part of the reporting process.
Students also learn how to gain access to public records,
documents and databases. Prerequisites: MMC 3104C JOU
3003. Corequisite: JOU 3343L.
JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multiethnic Communicty 3
9
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and JOU3343L)
Learning the political, social and economic backgrounds of
ethnic communities in an urban area to improve the
reporting of news from those populations and
neighborhoods. Corequisite: JOU 3343L.
RTV3007 Introduction to Television 3
Introduction to the history, regulation, industry structure
and impact of television.
MMC4936 Special Topics or Study Abroad 3
(Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the upper
division program
Intensive study for groups of students of a particular topic
or limited number of topics, not otherwise offered in the
curriculum. Prerequisites: MMC 3104C and full admission
into upper division program.
RTV4320 Electronic News Gathering 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Prereq/Coreq JOU 3117 and 3343L)
An introduction to the real world of television news. This
course is designed to teach students to plan, write and
execute electronic news productions from concept to
finished product. This course meets in an accelerated
manner in the second half of the semester following
Broadcast News Reporting RTV 3301. Corequisite: RTV
2201. Corequisites or Prerequisites: RTV 3301, JOU 3117
and full admission into upper division program. (Equipment
fee assessed)
JOU3312 Specialty Journalism Herald Internship 3
(Prereqs JOU 3003, MMC 3104C) and full admission
into the upper division program
Seminars in such topics as investigative, political, business,
sports, or minority reporting, and editorials and
commentary. Must be taken three times. Prerequisite: JOU
3003.
JOU4946 Internship 1
10
(Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002,JOU
3117 and JOU 3343L)
On-the-job learning at selected and approved news
organization, such as wire services, newspapers,
magazines, radio and TV stations. Prerequisites: JOU 3343L
and consent of internship advisor. Course may be repeated,
but no more than 3 credits will be rewarded. Corequisites:
RTV 4323 or RTV 4324.
11
Old Curriculum New Curriculum
SJMC Core Courses SJMC Core Courses (15 credits)
MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0 MMC 3003 Mass Communication Orientation 0
MMC 3104C Writing Strategies for Reaching a Mass Audience (Prereq: Passing Score 3
on Language Skills Test) MMC 3104C Writing Strategies 3
MMC 3602 Mass Media and Society 3 (Prereq: Passing Score on Language Skills
Test)
MMC 4200 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 3 MMC 3602 Mass Media and Society 3
VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3 MMC 4200 Mass Comm. Law and Ethics 3
12 VIC 3002 Visual Design for Media 3
RTV 3260 Multimedia Production 3
(Prereq: MMC3104C; Prereq/Coreq VIC3002) 15
Track Requirements (25 credits)
JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3 Track Requirements (24 credits)
JOU 3343L Print News Workshop (Prereqs: MMC 3104C, JOU 3003, and Full 3
Admission Into Upper Division Program)
JOU 3121 Database and Public Records Reporting (Prereqs: MMC 3104C, JOU 3
3003. Coreq: JOU3343L) JOU 3003 Introduction to Journalism 3
JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multi-Ethnic Community (Coreq: JOU 3343L) 1 JOU 3117 News Reporting Workshop 3
JOU 3117 Print News Reporting (Prereqs: JOU 3343L, successful completion of 3 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
language skills exam) Prereq/Coreq JOU3343L) and full admission into the
upper division program
RTV 3301 Broadcast News Reporting (Prereqs: JOU 3343L, MMC 3104C) 3
JOU 3343L News Writing Workshop 3
16 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Coreq JOU 3117) and full admission into the upper
division program
PRINT MMC 3250 Media Management 3
(Prereq: Full Admission into Upper Division Program) (Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the
upper division program
JOU 3202 Editing and Layout (Prereq: JOU 3117) 3 JOU 3300 Advanced News Writing 3
OR (Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L)and full admission
into the upper division program
MMC 3250 Media Management (Prereq: MMC 3104C) 3 JOU4341C Senior Multimedia Project 3
(Prereq: JOU3117 and JOU3343L; Prereq/Coreq:
JOU3300) and full admission into the upper division
program
18
JOU 3300 Feature Writing (Prereqs: JOU 3117 and RTV 3301) 3 Two Department Electives (6 credits) from the
Following:
Old Curriculum New Curriculum
JOU 4341C On-Line News (Prereq: JOU 3117 and RTV 3301) 3
JOU3121 Database & Computer Assisted Reporting 3
OR (Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and
JOU3343L)
BROADCAST JOU 3188 Reporting in a Multiethnic Community 3
(Prereq/Coreq MMC 3104C, JOU3117 and
JOU3343L)
(Prereq: Full Admission into Upper Division Program) RTV3007 Introduction to Television 3
MMC 3250 Media Management (Prereq: MMC 3104C) 3 MMC4936 Special Topics or Study Abroad 3
RTV 4320 Electronic News Gathering 3 (Prereq MMC 3104C) and full admission into the
upper division program
(Coreq: RTV 3201. Prereq or Coreq: RTV 3301, JOU 3117) RTV4320 Electronic News Gathering 3
RTV 3201*** Videography Basics 0 (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260, VIC3002;
Prereq/Coreq JOU 3117 and 3343L)
JOU3312 Herald Internship 3
(Coreq: RTV 4320) (Prereqs JOU 3003, MMC 3104C) and full
admission into the upper division program
RTV 4324** News and Public Affairs 3 JOU4946 Internship 1
(Prereq: JOU 3117, RTV 3301, RTV 3201, RTV 4320) (Prereq: MMC3104C, JOU3003, RTV3260,
VIC3002,JOU 3117 and JOU 3343L)
9
37 6
Liberal Arts Requirements (9 credits) Liberal Arts (9 credits)
Students must select one upper division (3000-4000 level) course from 9 Students must select one upper division (3000-
each of the following subject areas: political science, economics,
international relations
4000 level) course from each of the following
subject areas: political science, economics,
international relations. 9
Area of Concentration (15 credits) Area of Concentration (12 credits)
Students must select a coherent series of five upper division courses (15 15 Students must select a coherent series of four (12
credits semester hours) in one of the following non-communication areas:
science, environmental, health, business, Spanish language. Other areas
credits semester hours) upper division
of concentration must be approved by the Chair. courses(3000 or 4000 level courses) in an area
chosen by the student in coordination with their
advisor that would indicate a chosen area of focus
outside of the SJMC . For example, photography,
business, health, etc. 12
24
Old Curriculum New Curriculum
total credits 61 Total Credits 60