B.S. in Journalism
Prepare yourself for a career in news reporting, media writing, broadcast writing, production, web design or web management. The courses offered in the online B.S. in Journalism degree program emphasize written and oral communication skills and prepare students to communicate in meaningful and effective ways. This program may also serve students interested in the public relations field, as public relations and media are closely related fields.
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If you are interested in a complementary graduate program, consider our online M.S. in Speech Communication or online M.S. in Mass Communication.
Sample Plan of Study
Pre-Communication Courses:
Students must complete the pre-communication program with a grade of "B" or above to become a journalism major.
- Pre-Communication courses (21 CREDITS)
Required Core Courses:
- COMM 200 Introduction to Media Writing (3 CREDITS)
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COMM 301 Rhetorical Traditions (3 CREDITS)
Or - COMM 321 Introduction to Communication Theory (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 310 Advanced Media Writing (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 320 Communication Analysis (3 CREDITS)
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COMM 433 Legal Communication (3 CREDITS)
Or - COMM 434 Communication Law (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 431 Communication Ethics (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 496 Field Experience (3 CREDITS)
Journalism Track Courses:
- COMM 313 Editorial Processes (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 362 Principles of Design for Print (3 CREDITS)
- COMM 425 Specialty Writing (Capstone) (3 CREDITS)
- 300 - 400 level electives (6 CREDITS)
Additional Courses:
- Additional electives (19 CREDITS)
- AH&SS College requirements (12 CREDITS)
- General education requirements (40 CREDITS)
Total Credits: 122 minimum
Admission
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Contact Information
NDSU Department of Communication
Phone: 701-231-7705
Email: r.littlefield@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/communication/
NDSU Distance & Continuing Education
Phone: 1-800-726-1724 or 701-231-7015
Email: ndsu.dce@ndsu.edu
NDSU Office of Admission
Phone: 1-800-488-6378
Email: ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/admission/