2011-2012
Student
Handbook
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Fall 2011
Dear New Student,
Welcome to the University of South Carolina and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications!
Your presence in the School is important to us. We will work hard to meet, and hopefully exceed, your
expectations. We are confident that your collegiate experience at USC will be stimulating and
challenging.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is internationally recognized as a leader in
journalism education. We currently enroll almost 1500 undergraduate students and have over 30 faculty
members. Although we are a large school, we strive to to make sure that each student receives the
individual assistance needed. One way we offer individual assistance is through the Undergraduate
Student Services Office. The Undergraduate Student Services Office is a resource center designed to
assist SJMC students. The office is staffed with three professional advisers, a graduate student, several
undergraduate peer advisers and a full-time administrative assistant. Undergraduate Student Services has
information on the majors in the School, various minors, departmental activities, campus resources and
much more. Students may also find assistance in obtaining internship opportunities and career
information through the Career Services Office in the School of Journalism and Mass
Communications.
We encourage you to make the most of your undergraduate years by becoming involved in university
and school activities. We also encourage you to initiate contact with your professors and advisers who
will be happy to help you in any way possible. The School of Journalism and Mass Communications
wishes you the best as you embark on your collegiate experience at USC!
We look forward to working with you both in and out of the classroom. Again, welcome to Carolina and
the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Go Gamecocks,
Art Farlowe
Director, Student Services
School of Journalism and Mass Comunications
Student Handbook
Introduction
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General Information
Sequences and Majors
Academic Integrity and Professionalism
Transfer Credit
Lower Division
Upper Division
Probation
Readmission
Course Load
Advance Standing
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Academic Honors
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Student Advisement
Advisement Sessions
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Records Information
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Graduation
General Guideline
Submission of the Graduation Application
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General University Requirements
Semester Hours Course Listings (Non-Journalism)
Minor Requirements
Major Requirements
Independent Study
Scholarship Opportunities
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Non-Journalism Notes
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Progression Worksheets
Visual Communications
Advertising
Electronic Journalism
Print Journalism
Public Relations
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This publication is designed to give each undergraduate an overall view of curriculum requirements in the
school at the time of publication. However, curriculum changes might be made after publication, and students
are urged to regularly check with the Student Services Office (Coliseum 4001) and their adviser to determine
if any changes affect them.
Introduction
The program was founded in 1923 as the “School of Journalism,” with about 10 students and one professor
who was also the dean. The first curriculum was entirely newspaper oriented.
Today, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications is housed in the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies (CMCIS), has more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students and 33
full-time faculty. Many media professionals also serve as part-time adjunct faculty in regular courses.
The degrees offered are: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communications, Master of Arts
(M.A.), Master of Mass Communication (M.M.C.), and Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication (Ph.
D.)
For more than 50 years, the school has been fully accredited by the Accrediting Council in Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The program was re-accredited in Spring 2011.
Student Services
The Student Services Office would like to welcome you to the school. We hope that your years with the
School will be productive ones. For most freshmen, the first year consists of basic liberal arts courses.
Because our office is regulated by the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), student information is confidential. Requests for information release must be in writing from the student. Progress will not be
discussed with anyone other than the student without the student present. Because identity cannot be assured
via telephone, grades will not be discussed on the telephone at any time with anyone, including the student.
Students should also know the key people in the school:
Charles Bierbauer
Carol Pardun
Art Farlowe
Theresa Masters
Chris Huebner
Debi Wallace
Ran Wei
Van Kornegay
John Beasley
Beverly Dominick
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Dean, CMCIS
Director, SJMC
Director, Student Services
Academic Adviser
Academic Adviser
Administrative Assistant
Sequence Head, Advertising and Public Relations
Sequence Head, Visual Communications
Sequence Head, Print and Electronic Journalism
Career Services Coordinator
Rm 4000
Rm 4010
Rm 4001
Rm 4001
Rm 4001
Rm 4001
Rm 4008
Rm 4010D
Rm 4009C
Rm 4006
777-4105
777-3244
777-8528
777-8528
777-8528
777-8528
777-5762
777-6147
777-3764
777-3347
It is important for our students to visit the journalism webpage often, especially the “Current Students” page, in
order to know about imporatn information regarding advisement, making appointments and dates to remember,
(such as when to be advised for classes, when to apply for certain courses and senior semester, etc.).
Keep up with Student Services through Facebook and Twitter.
Students are encouraged to friend request Student Services’ Facebook page, “Jay Mass”. This profile is designed for students to know what is going on in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, ask questions via message or chat, and stay up-to-date regarding internship and scholarship opportunities among other
information.
General Information
Sequences and Majors
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications in the following areas:
Advertising
Electronic Journalism
Journalism - concentration in either
A)Print or
B)Mass Communications Theory
Public Relations
Visual Communications
Each student must select one program of study and complete all requirements in that program.
A minimum of 126 semester hours of credit are required for the degree. A minimum of 90/84, depending on
student’s major, semester hours must be outside of Journalism and Mass Communications, with no fewer than
65 of those hours in the liberal arts and sciences. A minimum of 36/42, depending on major, hours must be in
Journalism and Mass Communications in addition to JOUR201, which is included in the general education curriculum for some majors.
A student must choose one bulletin (beginning with the one in effect at the time of first entry into USC) from
which to complete degree requirements. Students may not combine requirements from two or more bulletins.
The School will make every effort, through waivers and substitutions, to accommodate students whose original
degree program includes courses no longer offered.
Undergraduate students have a maximum of eight years, inclusive and continuous, in which to claim the rights
of specific bulletin. Students who are out of the USC system for more than three years must claim the catalog in
force at the time of their return and will be subject to its curricular requirements.
All students in the School are responsible for knowing the degree requirements in their major field. Any exceptions to those requirements must be requested through a petition process.
Students may receive only ONE degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. There is NO
“double major” option within the School. Students who wish to earn a Second Baccalaureate Degree may do so.
Students must complete separate degree requirements for each degree sought. Further information can be found
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on the web at www.sc.edu/bulletin/ugrad. The bulletin/catalog is a binding document. This handbook is intended as a helpful guide to aid students in locating and understanding information that pertains to their progression
and graduation requirements; however, it cannot replace the catalog. This handbook can be revised as necessary.
The final authority resides with the University bulletin.
Academic Integrity and Professionalism
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is a professional school, and professional conduct is
expected of all students. Attendance regulations are set in each class, and penalties may be assigned if classes
are missed. Students who cheat or plagiarize are subject to penalty as stated in the USC policies, which govern
these areas. For further information, consult the “Carolina Community — USC Student Handbook and Policy
Guide” available through the Office of Student Affairs in the Russell House or on the Web at www.sa.sc.edu/
carolinacommunity
Transfer Credit
Courses that will not transfer
• Grades below “C”
• Occupational-type courses from technical or similar schools
• Remedial or developmental courses from any institution
Coursework Eligible for Transfer Consideration
• Non-Journalism and Mass Communications courses: all students who transfer into the School from other
institutions will have their previous work evaluated by the Student Services Director under terms of general
USC policies as well as policies of the School. Where possible, academic courses from other institutions
will be equated to USC equivalents. If there is no equivalent, the Student Services Director will determine
appropriate placement in the curriculum.
• Students must submit either a course description or syllabus to the Student Services Office. Student Services will forward to the appropriate faculty member review.
• Journalism and Mass Communication courses:
• Courses from institutions accredited by the journalism and mass communications accrediting body,
the ACEJMC, may be accepted either as the equivalents of required major courses or as elective
courses, up to a maximum of 15 semester hours.
• Courses from other institutions not accredited by the ACEJMC may be accepted as journalism and
mass communications electives only, up to a maximum of 12 semester hours. In some cases, students
must take a competency examination to establish equivalency (or “validate” the equivalent course).
This can be attempted by those who completed the course at their prior institution with a grade of “B”
or better. The validation score must be completed within one semester of transfer.
Progression
The basic university requirement is that each student must make satisfactory progress toward his/her degree.
To ensure this, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ undergraduate program is separated into
Lower and Upper Divisions.
Continuing Students: To continue in the school, each student must maintain a minimum USC and Collegiate
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Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 in order to maintain good standing in the school. Grades will be reviewed
at the end of each semester. Students who have less than a 2.50 USC and Collegiate GPA are not in good
standing and will be placed on probation within the School. Students will be permitted to remain in the School
while on probation for only one semester after which the students may be administratively removed from the
School of Journalism and Mass Communications if their USC and Collegiate GPA is less than 2.50.
Lower Division
Lower Division students may be freshmen, sophomores and other students who have not completed Upper
Division entrance requirements. They may enroll in 200, 300 and 400-level courses as long as they have met all
prerequisites (a full listing of prerequisites is found only in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin — not the master
schedule). These students will NOT be eligible to enroll in Upper Division journalism and mass communications courses, which are defined as all 500-level courses.
Upper Division
Admission to this division is based upon:
a. a minimum 2.50 cumulative USC and Collegiate GPA
b. completion of Journalism 201 and 202 with grades of “C” of higher
c. completion of 60 or more semester hours
d. completion of any foreign language requirement. *see “foreign language section”
e. formal selection of a minor
Students should declare a minor by the end of the sophomore year (or by the time 60 hours has been accumulated. They are also strongly advised not to delay entry into a successful completion of all required core and
foundation courses. A copy of University approved minors can be found at www.jour.sc.edu/cstudents/index.
html under “Resources.”
Students will not be allowed to register for upper division Journalism and Mass Communications courses in the
semester in which they are enrolled for their 60th hour, but will be allowed to do so as soon as they are certified
for upper division status.
Foreign Language
Freshman students: All freshman students entering the School must take the University proficiency test in
foreign language. Students scoring below the minimum University proficiency, below a score of 2, must take
one or more courses to remedy the deficiency, with the score achieved by the student determining the specific
course required. The School of Journalism will only award a total credit language course 109 and 110 is used to
meet the foreign language requirement. Foreign language equal to two years of high school foreign language is
required, and placement in or exemptions from language courses are determined by the score on the proficiency
examination. Students scoring a 2 or higher have completed the SJMC foreign language requirement.
Transfer students: Students transferring to the School (beginning with those who entered a USC campus in the
fall 1992 semester) must demonstrate foreign language skills. This may be done by scoring appropriately on the
proficiency test or coursework satisfactory completed with a grade of “C” or better at an accredited institution.
Student Services determines the appropriateness of such courses.
Students shall demonstrate in one foreign language the ability to comprehend the topic and main ideas in written and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be
demonstrated by achieving a score of two or better on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do so must
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satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC.
Students must refer to the academic unit in which they are enrolled to determine how these requirements will be
met. Most colleges and departments require more than the University’s minimum requirements in basic education course work.
Good Standing
Students who maintain a USC and Collegiate GPA of 2.50 are considered in “good standing” in the School.
Probation
Students who do not maintain a USC and Collegiate GPA of 2.50 are placed on academic probation until their
USC and Collegiate GPA is 2.50 or higher. Students will be permitted to remain in the School while on probation for only one semester after which the student may be administratively removed from the School. Students
must meet all probationary requirements during the semester they are on probation. Students on probation will
recieve detailed information from Student Services.
Suspension
Students who fall below a 2.000 GPA are in danger of being suspended by the University. A full explanation of
the University suspension policy is shown in the current USC Undergraduate Studies bulletin. The School has a
specific policy regarding suspension and readmission.
Illness/Death in Family
In case of death of a family member or student illness of a week or more in duration, the Student Affairs Office
(777-4172) will write your professors and academic adviser to alert them. This does not constitute an excused
absence. Some professors may request appropriate proof to waive class attendance for excused absences (not
all will). Appropriate proof of illness is a signed doctor’s statement on letterhead. Proof of the death of a family
member is required in cases of requests for extenuating circumstance withdrawal.
Readmission
1. Students who were enrolled as Journalism and Mass Communications majors, but miss a major semester,
must apply for readmission to the University and the School. Students with less than a 2.50 USC and Collegiate
GPA are not eligible for readmission to the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The Admissions
office can be contacted by calling 777-7700.
2. Students suspended by the University must stay out the next full semester and summer school (see Bulletin
for details). They may subsequently apply for reinstatement to the School only through a formal petition process. The petition process does not guarantee approval.
Course Load
1. The normal course load in a full semester (fall or spring) is 15 to 18 semester hours. Students are strongly
advised not to attempt 18 hours until they have successfully completed their freshman year. Additional hours
beyond 18 will be approved only if they student has a minimum 3.000 GPA on all work completed during the
previous full semester. An overload form must be filled out by the student and is considered by the Student Ser-
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vices Manager after the final grades are on files in the Registrar’s Office.
2. The minimum course load to be considered full-time student is 12 hours.
3. In summer school terms, the maximum load is six to seven hours per term. Students advised both for May
Session and Summer can register for a maximum of 17 hours. (Students may only take one course in May)
4. Most of the programs of study have an intensive experience in the first or last semester of the senior year that
demands a great deal of the student’s time and attention. Students should plan their curriculum progression so
they can be graduated even if at least one of their final semesters, is limited to a maximum of 12 hours. Broadcast and Print students are prohibited from working during senior semester, even during evening hours.
Advanced Standing
1. Students who make satisfactory scores, as determined by the USC Testing Offices (777-2780), on Advanced
Placement (AP) tests in high school may receive credit.
2. Certain College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores may also be accepted as credit, as determined by
the USC Testing Office.
3. Students might also obtain credit by examination in areas where they may have competency. This is done by
paying a fee and making a satisfactory score on an examination. Generally, students cannot place out of skill
courses by using credit by exam. Also, students can have no prior enrollment history in the same or a similar
course. Come to the Student Services Office in Room 4001 for the forms and instructions.
4. No credit is given for “life experience” and Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
Academic Honors
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications has several honor societies that students may be invited
to join. Kappa Tau Alpha is the largest and most prestigious of the journalism and mass communications honoraria. Our students are also eligible for Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest honorary society for liberal arts and
sciences. There is a list detailing the courses that qualify students in our School for selection to Phi Beta Kappa.
About 145 juniors/seniors from participating disciplines throughout the University are tapped each year. By and
large students must have 60% of their hours of coursework in liberal arts and science courses. The screen criteria (GPA minimum varies according to hours earned) are:
• From 74 to 89 hours earned, need minimum of 3.85 GPA
• More than 89 hours earned, need minimum of 3.75 GPA
• More than 135 hours earned, need 75% of the hours in liberal arts/sciences courses and a minimum GPA of
3.75
Student Advisement
Adviser
Students can check who their adviser is by accessing VIP at http://vip.sc.edu. Click on the “Academic” tab and
tell the computer to “Show Me” Academic work for advisement only. On the left side of the page look for your
adviser’s name. Students will be notified of advisement in October and March via the the School’s website under “Current Students”, Facebook, and Twitter. SJMC students may choose any adviser the deem appropriate.
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Change of College Students
All USC students who have changed to the School from another college or campus may attend orientation
sessions or may meet with their advisers after their records folder is prepared. In most cases, it is necessary for
regional campus students to attend the journalism and mass communication orientation session.
Advisement Sessions
There are mandatory advisement sessions during the fall and spring semesters, when students must meet with
their advisers to obtain approval needed to preregister for the next term(s).
Students are advised for the spring term usually during October/November and for summer/fall (including
transient work to be done at other institutions) term usually during March/April. Faculty advisers are expected
to maintain office hours for student appointments during regular terms in which they teach courses.
Students should always plan well enough in advance to allow adequate time for advisement in case their assigned adviser might be unavailable. Many forms require not only the adviser’s signature, but the sequence
chair and the director (who signs most forms calling for the dean’s signature) as well. Often, forms must be left
with the Student Services Office to allow time for consideration of the request and picked up at a later date. It
is advisable to be certain there is adequate time for necessary forms to be processed.
The School of Journalism now uses an online appointment calendar. How to sign up for an appointment:
First, please check your transcript in VIP/Academics to determine your advisor. If your advisor is JIM HANEY,
you will sign up with him for advisement. If your advisor is a PRINT PROFESSOR (Ken Campbell, Doug
Fisher, Cecile Holmes or Ernie Wiggins), you may sign up at their office door. If your advisor is listed as Student
Services, you may schedule your next advisement appointment by using our Online Appointment System. You
may make an appointment with Chris Huebner, Theresa Masters, Art Farlowe, the graduate assistant or the peer
advisers.
Go online now to www.usc-school-of-journalism.genbook.com and follow the instructions.
Transient Courses at Other Institutions
1. Fully admitted journalism and mass communications students in good standing (i.e., not on probation or suspension) and who have a USC & collegiate GPA of 2.0 or higher who wish to take courses at other institutions
must obtain advance permission. A minimum grade of “C” is required for a course to transfer. There is a limit
of 18 hours total a student may take as a transient.
2. Student must complete their last 30 hours in residence and should apply to take coursework elsewhere before
they attain senior standing (90 hours earned).
3. Transient information (i.e. course descriptions and scheduled offerings should be requested by the student
from the other institution well ahead of the advisement period. Permission should be obtained during the regular advisement period.
4. Normally, journalism and mass communication courses may not be taken at non-USC institutions.
5. The catalog states that “credit...will not be accepted by transfer if the student has previously been enrolled in
an equivalent course in the University.”
6. The University bulletin states “credit for other courses will be accepted only under the conditions that
each course has been approved in advance by the head of the department or the dean of the college. However, this School requires approval by your adviser, and the Student Services Manager will provide the dean’s
consideration.
7. Once transient permission forms have been approved and signed, student must: register for the course, and
once the coursework is completed, have an official transcript mailed to:
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Office of the Registrar
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
Transcripts should NOT be handled by the student, nor should they be mailed to the School of Journalism and
Mass Communications. According to national accrediting standards, if this occurs the transcript will be considered unofficial and invalid.
Records Information
Student Records
The Student Services Office maintains a records folder for each undergraduate student. This folder contains
transcripts, curriculum outline sheets and other material pertaining to the academic status of the student. Curriculum outline sheets are updated after each term. Students may see their own folder only upon presentation
of a picture ID (either student ID or driver’s license is acceptable), which is required by the Federal Family
Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
Grades and Transcripts
Federal law also states that neither Student Services not the faculty may release information about any student’s
grades, performances or progression to anyone, including parents, without written permission from the student.
The Registrar’s Office has the responsibility for release of such information. Students can access their grades
through VIP (http://vip.sc.edu). Copies of grades will not be given out to anyone, even the student.
Students can request an official copy of their transcript by calling the Office of the University Registrar at
777-5555, or in person at Petigru. Students can print our an unofficial copy via the web at VIP. Please address
your requests to the Office of the University Registrar.
Change of Address
Any change of address must be reported on of two ways:
• Access your personal information page on the Web at http://vip.sc.edu
• Contact the Registrar’s Office (Third floor, Petigru)
Graduation
General Guidelines
In addition to meeting all course requirements for the degree, students must have a minimum of USC and Collegiate GPA of 2.50.
a. A grade of “C” or better in all journalism and mass communications courses (with a maximum of two attempts for each course).
b. A grade of “C” or better in all minor courses.
c. Students also must formally apply for graduation during the first two weeks of the term in which they expect
to complete all requirements; applications are available in the Student Services Office.
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Submission of the Graduation Application
Each student must formally apply for graduation during the first two weeks of the semester in which all degree
requirements will be met. Problems will be identified and students will be informed of necessary corrections,
if time allows. Junior year students who plan to be graduated in the next year should ask their adviser for the
Student Services Office to do a senior check before registering for their second-to-last, as well as their last term.
Students will be tentatively cleared or disapproved by the Registrar’s posted deadline if complete forms are
submitted before the School’s deadline (usually one week prior to the date due at Registrar’s Office). If a student changes his/her schedule after having been tentatively cleared, he/she must notify Student Services and be
cleared again.
Students will be cleared for final approval only after final grades are available (after the commencement ceremony is over). The Student Services Office will attempt to contact students who have barriers to graduation
and help them resolve those. If no resolution is possible within the University’s deadline, the application must
be disapproved.
Disapproval and Reapplication
Students whose first application is disapproved may file one successive application prior to finalizing necessary
coursework, if the student is enrolled concurrently. All graduation requirements must successfully be completed
before a third graduation application may be filed.
General University Requirements
90/84 Semester Hours Required (Depending on major)
Of the 90/84 hours, at least 24 must be or above the 300 level. A minimum of 65 hours must be in the Liberal
Arts and Sciences as defined by the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Certain courses are required of ALL journalism and mass communications majors, regardless of program of
study. In addition each program of study may require additional courses in various areas. The information
below is applicable to all journalism and mass communications majors. The specific non-journalism program
requirements and the curriculum sheets (at the end of the handbook) should make the requirements clear.
Complete course descriptions can be found in the USC Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.
In general, the non-journalism and mass communications curriculum is divided into seven areas:
I.
English Area
All students must complete English 101 and English 102 (or equivalent) with grades of “C” or better, or receive
credit through Advanced Placement (AP)
Advertising, Public Relations and Visual Communications: Must take nine additional hours, to include:
• one English literature course: Engl 282 through 289
(ENGL 283 and 285 recommended by the English department)
• one English writing course: ENGL 360,460,462-465,600-603
• one additional course offered by the Departments of English (ENGL), Comparative Literature
(CPLT) and Linguistics (LING)
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Electronic and Print: Must take additional hours to include:
• two English literature courses: ENGL 283 (or 288 or 289) and ENGL 285 (or 287) ENGL 283 and
285 recommended by the English Department.
• One English writing course: ENGL 360, 460, 462-465
II.
Humanities and Fine Arts Area
Advertising, Electronic, Print, Public Relations and Visual Communications: Must take six hours of fine
arts courses, plus either Spch 140 (Public Speaking) or 260 (Argumentation and Debate) for a total of nine
hours in this area.
Fine Arts courses defined as:
• Art History (ARTH): all courses
• Art Education (ARTE): only courses from
Arte 101-Introduction to Art
Arte 345-Art Evaluation
Arte 360- Interdisciplinary Relationships in the Arts
Arte 555- Art Criticism
• Dance Appreciation (DANC)
Danc 101- Dance Appreciation
Danc 377-Historic Dance
Danc 406- West African Dance
• Film History and Criticism (FILM): all courses
• Music (MUSC): all courses under the heading “Music History, Literature or Appreciation”
• Philosophy (PHIL): all courses EXCEPT 110, 111, 511, 521 and 523, which fit only in the analytical
reasoning area.
• Religious Studies (RELG): all courses
• Theater (THEA): only courses from:
Thea 200- Understanding and Appreciation of Theater
Thea 369- Japanese Culture and Society through Theater
Thea 480 and 481- History of Cinema I and II
Thea 561 and 562- History of the Theater I and II
• Classics Studies: all courses
Important Notes: No performance or applied music courses permitted as fine arts courses.
III.
Social Science Area
Advertising, Public Relations and Visual Communications: Must take a total of twenty-one (21) hours.
Specific requirements within the total are:
• Two history courses, one of which must be a non-US history
• Economics (ECON) 224 or equivalent
• JOUR 201
• Marketing (MKTG) 350
• Any ONE of the following: Acct 324, Mgmt 371, Mktg 351, Mktg 455,457 or 459. Be sure to
check for pre-requisites
• One additional course from the following listing: Accounting (ACCT) 324,437,439,504,
African-American Studies (AFRO), Special College Courses (COLA), Criminal Justice
(CRJU), Economics (ECON), Finance (FINA), most Geography (GEOG) except Geog
201,202,545,546, History (HIST), International Business (IBUS), Latin-American Studies
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(LASP), Management (MGMT), Management Science (MGSC) except Mgsc 290 or 291,
Marketing (MKTG), Political Science (POLI), Southern Studies (SOST) and Women’s Studies
(WGST). JOUR 201 is still a Jour course, and thus must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better.
Electronic and Print: Must take a total of eighteen (18) hours. The specific requirements within the
total are:
• One non-US history from Hist 101,102,104-107 or 109
• Hist 111 and 112 (United States History I and II)
• One Hist or Poli at 300 level or above that focuses on non-Western European or non-United States
area: (Hist 342,343,347,348,349,351,352,354,357,358,383,384,386,420,421,
423,426,501,515,516,541,542,543,548,554,562,566,573,575,576. Poli 316,330,430,380,432,443,
444,445,446,448,449,480,483,487,488, 489,534,535,537,581,585,586)
• Economics (ECON) 224 or equivalent
• One additional course from the following listing: Accounting (Acct) 324,437,439,504, AfricanAmerican Studies (Afro), Special College Courses (Cola) Criminal Justice (Crju), Economics
(Econ), Finance (Fina), most Geography (Geog) except 201,202,545,546, Hist (Hist), International
Business (Ibus), Latin-American Studies (Lasp), Management (Mgmt), Management Science (Mgsc)
except Mgsc 290 or 291, Marketing (Mktg), Political Science (Poli), Southern Studies (Sost) and
Women’s Studies (Wgst).
IV.
Behavioral Science
Advertising, Public Relations and Visual Communications: Must take a total of nine (9) hours
Electronic and Print: Must take a total of six (6) hours
Departments within this area are Anthropology (Anth), Psychology (Psyc) and Sociology (Socy). No
computer or statistics courses from these departments can be used in this area (i.e. Socy 220, Psyc 226,
227, or 228, MGSC 290, etc.).
V.
Natural Science, Analytical Reasoning, Foreign Language Area. Minimum of eighteen (18)
hours in this area
Natural Science (7-8) hours: All students must take two courses, at least one of which must be a fourcredit hour laboratory science. Science areas are Astronomy (Astr), Biology (Biol), Chemistry (Chem),
Environmental Science (Envr), Geology (Geol), Geography (Geog 201,202,545 and 546 only), Marine
Science (Msci), or Physics (Phys)
Analytical Reasoning: (6-9) hours: The departments within this area are computer science (CSCE).
Mathematics (MATH), philosophy (PHIL), and statistics (STA):
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Required: Stat 110: (Introduction to Statistics)
And one of the following combinations of course(s):
• Mathematics (Math) 122 or 141 (Calculus) or
• Statistics ** (Stat) 201 or
• Philosophy-Logic (Phil 110 and 111) or
• Computer Science-Programming (Csce 101 and 102)
** Statistics-type courses from other departments are not accepted.
(ex: PSYC 226, 227; SOCY 220; MGSC 290)
Science/reasoning/language (1-5) hours: Students may choose from the following areas to bring the
section total to a minimum of 18 hours:
• additional natural science
• additional math course
• accounting (except Acct 324,437,439, or 504)
• computer science course
• additional statistics (can be other department statistics course)
• Phil 110,111,511,521 or 523
• Foreign language
• Library science (Slis 429)
• Libr 100
Minor
All students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications must complete a minor. The minor
is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study. Non-journalism and mass
communications required courses which are used for an undergraduate student’s minor will be replaced with
courses selected from a comparable area of study (English, humanities, social science, behavioral sciences
and science, language and reasoning), provided that at least 65 credit hours of these non-journalism and mass
communications courses are in the liberal arts and sciences, as defined by the university.
For descriptions of specific minors, students can go to http://www.jour.sc.edu/cstudents/index.html under
Resources. A minor form must be completed by the end of the sophomore year and be approved by the School
of Journalism. The minor should be approved before registering in minor courses.
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•
•
•
No journalism and mass communications courses may be included
Minors should be approved by the end of sophomore year.
Minors must be approved before students may advance to the Upper Division.
All minor courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.
Major Requirements
(36-42 Hours)
• All journalism and mass communications courses (JOUR) must be completed with a grade of “C”
or better. JOUR courses completed with grades of “D” or “F” will not be counted toward the degree,
but will affect the student’s grade point average.
• Journalism and mass communications courses may be repeated once.
• Once a course has been satisfactorily completed, it may not be repeated.
There are five courses required of all Journalism and Mass Communications majors, regardless of programs of
study.
JOUR 201
JOUR 202
JOUR 303
Survey of Mass Communications
Writing for Mass Communications
Law and Ethics of the Mass Media
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JOUR 304
JOUR 364
Mass Communications Research
Introduction to Visual Communications
Importance of Prerequisites:
It is important to remember that most journalism and mass communications courses have prerequisites that
provide essential background material for the next course and to ensure smooth progression from lower to
higher-level courses. It is solely the student’s responsibility to check the catalog (not the Master Schedule,
which contains only a partial listing at best) to be certain he or she meets the prerequisites. Students who
do not meet the prerequisites may be administratively dropped from the course, possibly after the last day to
receive a grade of “W”.
Some of the more common required Journalism and Mass Communications courses and their prerequisites are
shown below:
Number
Jour 201
Jour 202
Jour 303
Jour 304
Jour 325
Jour 326
Jour 328
Jour 333
Jour 335
Jour 337
Jour 364
Jour 368
Jour 434
Jour 436
Jour 458
Jour 464
Jour 465
Title
Survey of Mass Communications Writing for Mass Communications
Law and Ethics of Mass Media
Mass Communication Research
Principles of Journalism
Television Production
Principles of Public Relations
Copy Editing
Reporting
Photovisual Communications
Introduction to Visual Comm
Principles of Advertising
Electronic Journalism
Public Relations Writing
Creative Strategies in Advertising
Graphics for Visual Comm
Advertising Media Planning
Prerequisites
None
Engl 101 & 102
None
Jour 201 & Stat 110
Jour 201
Jour 201 & 202
None
Jour 201 & 202
Jour 201, 202, 303 & 325
Jour 364
None
None
Jour 325 & 326
Jour 202 & 328
Jour 202 & 368
Jour 364
Jour 368 and Jr status
The courses below may be taken only by students in Upper Division
(See page 4 for a definition of upper division)
Jour 502
Advanced Radio Programming
Jour 325, 333 & 434
Jour 503 Advanced TV Programming
Jour 326, 333 & 434
Jour 523
Television Directing
Jour 326
Jour 526
Advanced TV Production
Jour 523 & 333
Jour 528
Editorial and Opinion Writing
Jour 333 & 335
Jour 529
Newspaper and Info Graphics
Jour 364 & Stat 110
Jour 531
Public Relations Campaigns
Jour 328, 304, 436 & Sr
Jour 532
Reporting Public Affairs
Jour 335, 364 & 333
Jour 533
Newspaper Feature Articles
Jour 333, 335, 532
Jour 534
Broadcast Jour Practicum
Jour 326 & 434
Jour 536
Advanced Reporting
Jour 333, 335, 532
Jour 537
Advanced Photovisual Comm
Jour 337
Jour 540
Magazine Article Writing
Jour 335 OR 436
Jour 545
Advertising Campaigns
Jour 304, 458, 465 & Sr
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Jour 546
Advanced Copy editing
Jour 333, 335, 532
Jour 549
Intro to Magazine Editing
Jour 333
Jour 550
Advanced Magazine Writing
Jour 540
Jour 555
Publication Design
None
Jour 558
Advanced Creative Strategies
Jour 458
Jour 559
Advanced Magazine Editing
Jour 549
Jour 560
Advertising Management
Jour 368 & Sr status
Jour 561
Retail Advertising Management
Jour 368 & Sr status
Jour 564
Advanced Visual Comm
Jour 364 & 464
Jour 565
Advanced Media Analysis
Jour 465
Jour 566
Public Relations Management
Jour 328, 436
Jour 567
Advertising Practicum
Jour 304, 458, 465, instructor consent
Jour 568
Public Relations Practicum
Jour 304, 436, instructor consent
Not all the above courses will be offered on a regular basis. Magazine courses, in particular, are offered
occasionally as electives only.
Independent Study/Internship Credit
Students must be in Upper Division prior to registering for contract courses in Journalism and Mass
Communications. Students who wish to enroll should plan to meet the Upper Division requirements by turning
in all requirements early in the term prior to the contract course experience. See Upper Division section for
more information on requirements.
** Jour 547- Independent Study- must be approved in advance by adviser, sequence chair, and Student Services
and requires a contract form to be completed before registration. The student must take the approved form to the
Registrar’s Office for clearance and then register via VIP.
** Jour 548- Internship- must be approved in advance by the internship coordinator, sequence chair and the
Student Services Office. Internship requires a contract form to be completed before registration. The student
must take the approved form to the Registrar’s Office for clearance and then register via VIP.
Students may not enroll for independent study or internship for credit in a semester other than the one in which
the experience occurs. Students may not enroll for independent study or internship for credit for work already
begun or completed. Students taking independent study or internship for credit during the summer must pay full
tuition for the course and may do work during Summer I and Summer II.
J-School Scholarships:
Scholarship information may be obtained from Beverly Dominick at (803) 777-3347 and by visiting our web
site at http://www.jour.sc.edu.Other scholarship information may be obtained from the USC Financial Aid
Office at (803) 777-8134.
Non-Journalism Notes
For reference when using progression worksheets on the following pages.
A. Foundation Work: Must be completed before entry into upper division.
1. Engl 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, Classical Studies, Dance, Film, Music, Religious Studies, most philosophy (not
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logic), and Theater. No performance courses may be used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324, 437, 439, 504); AFRO, BADM, COLA, CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except
201, 202, 545, 546), HIST, IBUS, LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 and 291), MKTG, POLI, SOST, WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: Anthropology, Psychology, and/or Sociology. No statistics or computer courses in this
area.
5. Natural Science: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environment Studies, Geology, 4-hour Geography (201,
202, 545, 546), Marine Science, or Physics.
6. Options: Another Stat, or Math 122, or Math 141, or PHIL 110 & 111, or CSCE 101 & 102.
7. Additional CSCS, SLIS 429, Math, STAT, Science, Logic, SOME Accounting, and SOME Foreign Language
courses.
8. Minor: Must be approved and on file in Student Services no later than the end of the sophomore year.
Students without approved minors on file might experience delays in progression and/or graduation.
Advertising Curriculum
Fall 2011
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule) to be sure you
will have met all the prerequisites for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
a) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
b) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
c) 60 Hours _______
d) 2.50 GPA _______
e) Declared Minor______________________
* 24 hours of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hours of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Non-Journalism - 90 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
Engl ______ ______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl ______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist ______ ______
______
Jour 201 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
Mktg350
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
* Engl 282-289 (283 or 285 Recommended)
** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463, 600-605
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Must be NON-US History
** Acct 324, Mgmt 371; Mktg 351, 455, 457, or 459
Behavioral Science - 9 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Journalism - 36 Hours
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” &
may be repeated once.
1. Core Courses 18 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Credit
Sem./Year
Jour 202
______
______
_________
Jour 303
______
______
_________
Jour 304* ______
______
_________
Jour 328
______
______
_________
Jour 364
______
______
_________
Jour 368
______
______
_________
* Stat 110 prerequisite
2. Advertising Track - 18 Hours
Jour 458
______
______
_________
Jour 465
______
______
_________
Jour 545
______
______
_________
Jour ______ ______
______
_________
Jour ______ ______
______
_________
Jour ______ ______
______
_________
Minor - 18 Hours _________________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
Non-Journalism Notes
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC,
RELG, most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance
courses may be used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM,
COLA, CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546),
HIST, IBUS, LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG,
POLI, SOST, WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no
later than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved
minors on file might experience delays in progression and/or
graduation.
Electronic Journalism Curriculum
Fall 2011
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule) to be sure you
will have met all the prerequisites for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
a) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
b) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
c) 60 Hours _______
e) 2.50 GPA _______
e) Declared Minor______________________
* 24 hours of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hours of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Non-Journalism - 84 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl______ ______
***Engl______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
* Engl 283, 288, 289 (283 Recommended)
**Engl 285, 287 (285 Recommended)
*** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” &
may be repeated once.
1. Core Courses 18 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Credit
Sem./Year
Jour 201
______
______
________
Jour 202
______
______
________
Jour 303
______
______
________
Jour 304* ______
______
________
Jour 325
______
______
________
Jour 364
______
______
________
* Stat 110 prerequisite
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist 111
______
______
Hist 112 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
Behavioral Science - 6 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
________
________
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Hist 101, 102, 104-107 or 109
** 300+ Non-US/Non-Western European Hist or Poli
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
Journalism - 42 Hours
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
2. Advanced Courses - 6 Hours
Jour 326
______
Jour 434
______
3. Senior Semester - 12 Hours
Jour 502
______
Jour 503
______
Jour 526
______
Jour 534
______
4. Journalism Electives - 6 Hours
Jour ______ ______
Jour ______ ______
______
______
________
________
______
______
______
______
________
________
________
________
______
______
________
________
Minor - 18 Hours _________________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
Non-Journalism Notes
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC, RELG,
most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance courses may be
used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM, COLA,
CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546), HIST, IBUS,
LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG, POLI, SOST,
WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no later
than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved minors on
file might experience delays in progression and/or graduation.
Print Journalism Curriculum
Fall 2011
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule) to be sure you
will have met all the prerequisites for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
a) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
b) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
c) 60 Hours _______
d) 2.50 GPA _______
e) Declared Minor______________________
* 24 hours of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hours of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Non-Journalism - 84 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl______ ______
***Engl______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist 111
______
______
Hist 112 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
Behavioral Science - 6 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
________
________
* Engl 283, 288, 289 (283 Recommended)
**Engl 285, 287 (285 Recommended)
*** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Hist 101, 102, 104-107 or 109
** 300+ Non-US/Non-Western European Hist or Poli
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Journalism - 42 Hours
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” &
may be repeated once.
1. Core Courses 18 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Credit
Sem./Year
Jour 201
______
______
________
Jour 202
______
______
________
Jour 303
______
______
________
Jour 304* ______
______
________
Jour 325
______
______
________
Jour 364
______
______
________
* Stat 110 prerequisite
2. Advanced Courses - 9 Hours
Jour 333
______
Jour 335
______
Jour 532
______
3. Senior Semester - 12 Hours
Jour 529
______
Jour 533
______
Jour 536
______
Jour 546
______
4. Journalism Electives - 3 Hours
Jour ______ ______
______
______
______
________
________
________
______
______
______
______
________
________
________
________
______
________
Minor - 18 Hours _________________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
Non-Journalism Notes
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC, RELG,
most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance courses may be
used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM, COLA,
CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546), HIST, IBUS,
LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG, POLI, SOST,
WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no later
than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved minors on
file might experience delays in progression and/or graduation.
Public Relations Curriculum
Fall 2011
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule) to be sure you
will have met all the prerequisites for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
a) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
b) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
c) 60 Hours _______
d) 2.50 GPA _______
e) Declared Minor______________________
* 24 hours of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hours of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Non-Journalism - 90 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
Engl ______ ______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl ______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
* Engl 282-289 (283 or 285 Recommended)
** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463, 600-605
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist ______ ______
______
Jour 201 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
Mktg350
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Behavioral Science - 9 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
________
________
________
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Must be NON-US History
** Acct 324, Mgmt 371; Mktg 351, 455, 457, or 459
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Journalism - 36 Hours
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” &
may be repeated once.
1. Core Courses 18 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Credit
Sem./Year
Jour 202
______
______
________
Jour 303
______
______
________
Jour 304* ______
______
________
Jour 328
______
______
________
Jour 364
______
______
________
Jour 368
______
______
________
* Stat 110 prerequisite
2. Public Relations Track - 18 Hours
Jour 436
______
______
Jour 531
______
______
Jour 566
______
______
* Jour ______ ______
______
Jour ______ ______
______
Jour ______ ______
______
* Writing Elective 333, 335, 458, 540
________
________
________
________
________
________
Minor - 18 Hours _________________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
Non-Journalism Notes
______
______
______
______
______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC,
RELG, most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance
courses may be used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM,
COLA, CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546),
HIST, IBUS, LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG,
POLI, SOST, WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no
later than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved
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Fall 2011
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule) to be sure you
will have met all the prerequisites for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
A) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
B) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
C) 60 Hours _______
D) 2.50 GPA _______
E) Declared Minor______________________
* 24 hrs. of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hrs. of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts/sciences
Non-Journalism - 90 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
Engl ______ ______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl ______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist ______ ______
______
Jour 201 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
Mktg350
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
* Engl 282-289 (283 or 285 Recommended)
** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463, 600-605
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Must be NON-US History
** Acct 324, Mgmt 371; Mktg 351, 455, 457, or 459
Behavioral Science - 9 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Journalism - 36 Hours
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” &
may be repeated once.
1. Core Courses 18 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Jour 202
______
Jour 303
______
Jour 304* ______
Jour 337
______
Jour 364
______
Jour 464
______
* Stat 110 prerequisite
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
______
Sem./Year
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
2. Visual Communications Track - 18 Hours
Jour 529
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______
Jour 537
______
______
Jour 564
______
______
Jour ______ ______
______
Jour ______ ______
______
Jour ______ ______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
Minor - 18 Hours _______________
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
Non-Journalism Notes
______
______
______
______
______
______
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC,
RELG, most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance
courses may be used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM,
COLA, CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546),
HIST, IBUS, LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG,
POLI, SOST, WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no
later than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved
minors on file might experience delays in progression and/or
graduation.
Mass Communications Concentration Curriculum
Fall 2010
For notes, see page 14
Check your bulletin (not the Master schedule)
to be sure you will have met all the prerequisites
for your courses.
Foreign Language placement test score (if 2 or higher no additional language course is required): _________
A minimum of 2.50 USC and Cumulative GPA is required in order to progress and be graduated
* 24 hours of non-journalism courses must be at the 300 level.
* 65 hours of non-journalism courses must be in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Non-Journalism - 84 Hours
English - 15 Hours (Note 1)
Grade
Engl 101
______
Engl 102
______
* Engl ______ ______
** Engl______ ______
***Engl______ ______
Credit
______
______
______
______
______
Sem./Year
________
________
________
________
________
Fine Arts/Humanities - 9 Hours (Note 2)
* Spch______ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
** __________ ______
______
________
________
________
Social Science - 21 Hours (Note 3)
* Hist ______ ______
______
Hist 111
______
______
Hist 112 ______
______
Econ224
______
______
** __________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
________
________
________
________
________
________
Behavioral Science - 6 Hours (Note 4)
______ ______ ______
______
______ ______ ______
______
________
________
* Engl 283, 288, 289 (283 Recommended)
**Engl 285, 287 (285 Recommended)
*** Engl 360, 460, 462, 463
* Spch 140 or 260 only
** Must be Fine Arts
* Hist 101, 102, 104-107 or 109
** 300+ Non-US/Non-Western European Hist or Poli
Natural Science - 7-8 Hours (Note 5)
* ____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
* Must be a 4 credit lab science
Analytical Reasoning - 6-9 Hours (Note 6)
Stat 110
______
______
__________ ______
______
__________ ______
______
Sci/Reasoning/Language - 1-5 Hours (Note 7)
____ ______ ______
______
____ ______ ______
______
** These sections must have a minimum of 18 hours.
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
Minor - 18 Hours _________________
______
______
______
______
______
______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______ ______
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
Journalism - 42 Hours
“Jour” Courses must be completed with no less than a “C” & may
be repeated only once.
1. Core Courses - 15 Hours
Grade
Credit
Sem/Year
Jour 201
_______ _______ ________
Jour 202
_______ _______ ________
Jour 303
_______ _______ ________
*Jour 304 _______ _______ ________
Jour 364
_______ _______ ________
* Stat 110 prerequisite
2. Mass Communications Concentration - 18 Hours
Jour 325
_______ _______ ________
Jour 328
_______ _______ ________
Jour 368
_______ _______ ________
Jour 306
_______ _______ ________
Jour 501
_______ _______ ________
Jour 506
_______ _______ ________
3. Directed Elective - 3 Hours
*Jour ______ ______ _______ ________
*Select from JOUR 302 or 311
4. Electives - 6 Hours
*Jour ______ ______
*Jour ______ ______
_______
_______
*Any 500-level Journalism School courses
________
________
A. Foundation Work for Upper Division
a) For. Language. SEM 1 ______ SEM 2 _______
b) Jour 201 ______ & Jour 202 _______
c) 60 Hours _______
e) 2.50 GPA _______
e) Declared Minor______________________
Non-Journalism Notes
A. Foundation Work: Completed before entry into upper division.
See student handbook for full list or requirement.
1. ENGL 101 & 102 passed with grades of “C” or higher.
2. Fine Arts: ARTE, ARTH, CLAS, DANC, FILM, MUSC, RELG,
most PHIL (not logic), & THEA. No performance courses may be
used in fine arts.
3. Social Science: ACCT (324,437,439,540), AFRO, BADM, COLA,
CRJU, ECON, FINA, GEOG (except 201,202,545,546), HIST, IBUS,
LASP, MGMT, MGSC (except 290 & 291), MKTG, POLI, SOST,
WGST.
4. Behavioral Science: ANTH, PSYC, and/or SOCY. No STAT or
computer courses in this area.
5. Natural Science: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, 4-hour
GEOG (201,202,545,546), MSCI, PHYS
6. Options: Another STAT, MATH 122, 141, or PHIL 110 & 111 or
CSCE 101 & 102
7. Additional CSCE, SLIS 429, MATH, STAT, some ACCT, some
foregian language
8. Minor: Must be approved & on file in the Student Services no later
than the end of sophomore year. Students without approved minors on
file might experience delays in progression and/or graduation.
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