Broadcast Journalism 4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your Broadcast Journalism degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Broadcast Journalism degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
PDF version of the BS in Broadcast Journalism Roadmap
- Program: Bachelor of Science: Broadcast Journalism
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (1st Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 9 | COMM 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| LASC Goal 1A | COMM 100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| LASC Goal 1B | ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| LASC Goal 5 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 8 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Spring (1st Spring) | |||
| Core/WI Requirement: 200-level or higher | COMM 210 | Media Writing | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 230 | Photography | 3 |
| LASC Goal 2 | COMM 111 | Argumentation and Debate *Recommended | 3 |
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 6/WI | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (2nd Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | COMM 220 | Layout and Typography I | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 308 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 4 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (2nd Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | COMM 341 | TV News Writing | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (3rd Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: LASC Goal 7 | COMM 285 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 400 | Mass Media Ethics | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 10 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 6 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (3rd Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | COMM 343 | TV News Photography | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 344 | TV News Video Editing | 3 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major | COMM 309 | Reporting | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Fourth
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (4th Fall) | |||
| Core Requirement: | COMM 440 | Broadcast Documentary | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 403 | Communications Law | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Spring (4th Spring) | |||
| Core Requirement: | COMM 342 | TV News Reporting | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | COMM 344 | TV News Video Editing (repeat) | 3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 3 | ||
| General Elective/Minor Course: | 2 | ||
| Total Credits: 14 | |||