BA in Journalism/Media Writing – 2014-2015 Core Requirements _____ ART/MCM 156 _____ ART/MCM 157 _____ ART/MCM 356 _____ CAS 120 _____ MCM 115 _____ MCM 125 _____ MCM 255 _____ MCM 332 _____ MCM 393 _____ MCM 485 Student Name: _______________________ Student ID: __________________________ 1 1 4 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 Digital Tools: Photoshop Digital Tools: InDesign Web Design Interpersonal Communication Introduction to Media Writing Media Communication: New Majors Orientation Media and Society Layout and Design Practicum Senior Capstone Select one course from the following: _____ MCM 350* 3 Media Theory and Ethics _____ MCM 388* 3 Media, Faith, and Culture Major Requirements (MCM 115 is a prerequisite for all writing courses in this major) _____ MCM 225 3 Foundations of Photojournalism _____ MCM 315 3 Advanced Media Writing _____ MCM 335 3 Magazine and Feature Writing _____ MCM 345 3 Web Writing and Production Select one course from the following: _____ MCM 215 3 Audio Production _____ MCM 220 3 Film and Video Production Select three additional courses from the following: _____ CAS 230 3 Integration of Communication, Media, and Business _____ ENG 325 3 Creative Nonfiction _____ ENG 333 3 Business and Technical Writing _____ MCM 330 3 Scriptwriting _____ MCM 350* 3 Media Theory and Ethics _____ MCM 358 3 Sundance Study Trip _____ MCM 370 3 Selected Topics (advisor approval) _____ MCM 388* 3 Media, Faith, and Culture _____ MCM 461 3 Public Relations Writing and Production _____ PWR 472 4 Freelance Writing *Courses in both areas may only count once. Optional off-campus study is available at the Washington Journalism Center in Washington, D.C. for sophomores and juniors. The Media Communication department cannot guarantee acceptance into this program. Contact your advisor or Off-Campus Studies for additional information. Optional semester at the Washington Journalism Center: _____ MCM 393 6 Practicum Select two additional courses from the following: _____ WJC 305 3 Foundations for Media Involvement (may count as elective) _____ WJC 315 3 Reporting in Washington (may count as elective) _____ WJC 350 3 Washington: News and Public Discourse (may count as elective) Total Major Hours Required: 52-53 _____ Majors must participate in three semesters of media involvement. _____ For journalism/media writing majors, at least one year of involvement with the student newspaper is required. May not double major with art or professional writing. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Language Requirement for BA Degree – Complete four courses in one language option. _____ French _____ Spanish _____ Other:_________________________ _____ Greek _____ XXX 101 4 Elementary I _____ GRK 201 _____ XXX 102 4 Elementary II _____ GRK 202 _____ XXX 201 3 Intermediate I _____ GRK 301 _____ XXX 202 3 Intermediate II _____ GRK 302 4 4 3 3 Elementary New Testament Greek Elementary New Testament Greek Greek Grammar and Syntax Exegesis of the Greek New Testament Degree Requirements 128 minimum hours and 42 minimum upper-division hours (3XX/4XX course numbers). Fifty percent of the minimum hours must be completed at Taylor—64 hours. Fifty percent of the major/minor hours must be completed at Taylor. 22 of the last 30 hours earned must be completed at Taylor. Cumulative GPA of 2.0; major GPA of 2.3 (higher GPA may be required in certain curricula). (See current catalog for policy). All general education, major, minor, and proficiency requirements must be completed (including Senior Comprehensive Exam/Paper/Project). Two years of one foreign language is required for the BA degree. Candidates for 2 degrees must complete a minimum of 158 semester hours and meet all requirements for 2 different majors.