Digital Journalism (Grades 7-12) Certification (Digital Communication & Media: Digital Journalism Concentration B.A./B.S.)

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Digital Communication & Media: Digital Journalism Concentration

(Major Code: 887)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Language, Philosophy and Culture - Core 40 (3 hours)

MCOM 1307 - Introduction to Media Communication 3

Digital Communication & Media: Digital Journalism Concentration Major Requirements (45 hours)

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

Media Communication Core Requirements (27 hours)

Digital Journalism Requirements (12 hours)

6 hours from:

MCOM 2171 - KWTS Practicum 1
MCOM 2172 - Eternal Flame Practicum 1
MCOM 2173 - Prairie Practicum 1
MCOM 2174 - Sports Broadcasting Practicum 1
(any combination of practicum hours can be taken up to a total of 3 hours)
MCOM 1318 - Digital Photography 3
MCOM 3301 - Narrative Journalism 3
MCOM 3304 - Digital Advertising 3 (or cross-listed with COMM 3304 3)
MCOM 3310 - Advanced Design 3
MCOM 3331 - Media History 3
MCOM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 (or cross-listed with COMM 4300 3)
MCOM 4309 - International Journalism 3
MCOM 4321 - 1910 PR 3
MCOM 4390 - Senior Project 3

e-Portfolio Requirement

All Department of Communication majors will compile an e-portfolio in COMM/MCOM 4398 that demonstrates the student’s communication and/or media communication competencies developed throughout their course of study at WTAMU. This portfolio must be submitted for review in COMM/MCOM 4398. The student must receive a score of 3 or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation.

Education Requirements (27 hours)

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

B.A./B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Complete the requirements for your specific degree.

Note: The B.A. option is possible, but the B.S. is recommended to avoid needing more than 120 hours overall.

B.A. Degree

In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 12 hours as follows:

At least six hours of foreign language, and
Six hours chosen from art, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and theatre.

B.S. Degree

In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 6 hours as follows:

Six hours chosen from biology, chemistry, geology, geosciences, mathematics, physics and natural sciences.

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 36 hours of advanced work (3000- or 4000-level) from WTAMU and to total a minimum of 120 hours overall, or the minimum total hours required for your degree.

Total hours required to complete degree: 120-126 hours

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