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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

BI 101General Biology

4
COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3
JN 216News Reporting & Writing

3
MTH 105Math in Society

4
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
WR 121English Composition

3
Biological/Physical Science

4
Cultural Diversity

3
Difference Power & Discrimination

3
Literature & the Arts

3
Physical Sciences

4
Social Processes & Institutions

3
Western Culture

3

Liberal Arts Core

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.
Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts

3
Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities

3
Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture

3
Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences

3
Liberal Arts Core V

3

Program Requirements

JN 134Intro to Photojournalism

3
JN 201Media And Society

4
JN 215AJournalism Lab

1
taken three times for 3 credits total
JN 215BDesign & Production Lab

2
taken three times for 6 credits total
JN 217Feature Writing

3
JN 280CWE Journalism

1 TO 12
WE 202CWE Seminar

1
Electives

10
Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of JN 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90