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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism and Public Relations, BA

Liberal Studies: 46-48

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Mathematics: 3

Social Science: 9

No courses with JRNL prefix to program requirements

Liberal Studies Electives:6-8

No courses with JRNL or COMM prefix

College: 0-8

Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1, 6)

Major: 39

Required Courses:

JRNL 102 - Skills for Media Writing Credits: 3 (2, 5)
JRNL 105 - Journalism and the Mass Media Credits: 3 (2)
JRNL 215 - Media Convergence in Journalism Credits: 3
JRNL 220 - Writing for Media Credits: 3 (2)
JRNL 328 - News Reporting Credits: 3 (2, 4)
JRNL 347 - Journalism Law and Ethics Credits: 3
JRNL 400 - Professional Preparation and Portfolio Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 18

Other JRNL courses (as listed in this catalog) (3, 5)

Other Requirements:

Department recommends a planned program of dual major, minor(s), or electives (4)

Free Electives: 25-35

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Intermediate-level foreign language may be included in Liberal Studies electives.

(2) A grade of “C” or better is required in these courses

(3) A maximum of 6cr of internship can be applied to major.

(4) Course is not eligible for transfer from any other institution.

(5) The last 15cr in journalism and public relations must be taken at IUP.

(6) The foreign language requirement applies to all double majors.