Communication with Multimedia Journalism Concentration (B.A.)

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A baccalaureate degree program must contain a minimum of 120 semester hours, at least 21 of which must be upper division hours (3000-4000 level) in the major field. The program must require at least 39 semester hours of upper division work overall.

UNG’s B.A. degrees require foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level (2001 or 2002). Students should consult with their advisor to determine which courses to take to attain this level of proficiency and where to place the courses in their program of study.

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours

Refer to Semester Core Curriculum Areas A-E

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C2: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 hours

Required Courses - 12 hours

Electives - 6 hours

Suggested courses:

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours

Required Courses - 21 hours

Advanced Journalism Courses - 6 hours

Choose two:

History and Theory Courses - 6 hours

Choose two:

Departmental Electives - 9-12 hours

Other electives from the CMJ department in COMM, JOUR, or MDST should be chosen with the help of an advisor.

Minor or Outside Electives - 15-18 hours

Multimedia Journalism majors are required to take a minor or a selected group of electives outside the department, to ensure that they acquire a broader knowledge of a subject area beyond the field of media and journalism. These will be chosen with the assistance of an advisor.

Other Requirements

No grade below a “C” will be accepted in the major or minor area, including any classes offered by the department
Learning Goals
- US Perspective
- Global Perspective
- Critical Thinking
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Reading and Writing Requirements