Broadcast Journalism Transfer Pathway

The MSUM Broadcast Journalism program has strong ties to local and regional media, including the local news directors at all of the network-affiliated television stations in Fargo-Moorhead. Professional broadcast journalists teach in the program at MSUM, so you'll learn firsthand from industry professionals what a career in the field will entail after graduation.

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 220 Layout & Typography I 3
COMM 230* Photography 3
COMM 308 Broadcast Journalism 3
COMM 285* Intercultural Communication 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the college, an elective may be taken instead.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 309 Reporting (WI) 3
COMM 341 TV News Writing 3
COMM 343 TV New Photography 3
COMM 344 TV News Video Editing 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
     
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing Intensive course

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 400 Media Ethics and Issues 3
COMM 400 Broadcast Documentary 3
Electives* Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *At least one elective should be a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 344 TV News Video Editing 3
COMM 342 TV News Reporting 3
COMM 403 Communications Law 3
Electives Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BS

Degree: Broadcast Journalism

Total Credits: 60

Electives may be used to earn a minor.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.