Journalism - Broadcast Journalism, (B.A.)

University of Memphis

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, concentration in Broadcast Journalism, trains students to become professionals in the broadcast news industry. Broadcast Journalism graduates typically work at television stations, radio stations and online news outlets as anchors, content creators, editors, photographers, producers, reporters and social media managers. Journalism students take 51 hours of credit from Journalism and Strategic Media. Students are strongly encouraged to use elective hours to obtain a minor. Minors should coordinate with the student’s career goals and should advance their understanding of a reporting area. Students should consult with their academic adviser when selecting a minor.University General Education Program (41 hours)See University General Education Program for the General Education requirements.College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements that are listed above.Journalism and Strategic Media Core (16 hours)JRSM 1700 - Intro to Media Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 1750 - Media Writing I Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 2121 - Media Writing II Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4700 - Media Law Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4950 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 1Internship or PracticumSelect one of the following (3 hours):JRSM 4930 - Media Internship Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4940 - Student Media Practicum Credit Hours: (1-3)Journalism Major (36 hours):Journalism Major Core (6 hours)JRSM 3900 - Visual Media Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 3526 - Multimedia Storytelling Credit Hours: (3)Broadcast Journalism Core Requirements (24 hours)Required core (18 hours):JRSM 1800 - Intro to Radio Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 3629 - Broadcast Reporting I Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4629 - Broadcast Reporting II Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4639 - TV News Producing Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4998 - Multimedia News Lab Credit Hours: (3)Elective in Journalism and Strategic Media Credit Hours: (3)Core Electives (6 hours)Select two of the following:JRSM 4702 - Media, Diversity & Society Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4704 - Issues in Sport and Media Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4708 - Media Ethics Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4716 - Media History Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4720 - Presidents and the Press Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 4910 - Social Media and Society Credit Hours: (3)One of the following: (3 hours)JOUR 4124 - Data Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4160 - Food Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4165 - Feature Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4170 - Business Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4180 - Public Issues Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4185 - Social Justice Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4190 - Opinion Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)One of the following: (3 hours)JOUR 4530 - Innovative Storytelling Techniques Credit Hours: (3)JOUR 4535 - Social Media Journalism Credit Hours: (3)CRMM 4140 - Publication Design Credit Hours: (3)CRMM 4500 - Web Publish I: html/CSS Credit Hours: (3)CRMM 4526 - Photojournalism Credit Hours: (3)CRMM 4550 - Web Publish II: html/CSS Credit Hours: (3)CRMM 4920 - Information Design Credit Hours: (3)ElectivesCompletion of courses to bring the total to 120 semester hours.Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

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