Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science with an emphasis in Journalism and Mass Communication will be able to:
- Understand the role and significance of journalism in a democratic society.
- Recognize news values and apply them in editorial decision-making.
- Research and synthesize facts needed to report on news events and issues.
- Write news and feature articles, as well as online journalism.
- Apply legal and ethical principles in news judgment.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
Program Requirements: 32
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| JN 201 | Media And Society | 4 |
| JN 215A | Journalism Lab | 1 |
| JN 216 | News Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
JN 216 satisfies a general education requirement.
Spring Term
| JN 215A | Journalism Lab | 1 |
| JN 215B | Design & Production Lab | 2 |
| JN 217 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| JN 215A | Journalism Lab | 1 |
| JN 215B | Design & Production Lab | 2 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Winter Term
| JN 215B | Design & Production Lab | 2 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Spring Term
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| JN 280 | CWE Journalism | 1 TO 12 |
| WE 202 | CWE Seminar | 1 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of JN 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
BI 101 and COMM 218 satisfy general education requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 90