Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Journalism and Mass Communication emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
Liberal Arts Core Courses
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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Courses
OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| JN 216 | News Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 4 |
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Core Courses
| JN 134 | Intro to Photojournalism | 3 |
| JN 201 | Media And Society | 4 |
| JN 215A | Journalism Lab | 1 |
| taken three times for 3 credits total | |
| JN 215B | Design & Production Lab | 2 |
| taken three times for 6 credits total | |
| JN 217 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JN 280 | CWE Journalism | 1 TO 12 |
| WE 202 | CWE Seminar | 1 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
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