Media & Communication: Journalism (BS.MDC.JOU)

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Bachelor of Science graduates in Media & Communication will be aware of the nature of the communication enterprise:

as a force in shaping social, economic, and political structure;
from ethical and ideological perspectives;
from global and national perspectives.

Graduates will also be able to:

research and analyze material;
write well;
competently use chosen technological media;
produce material of high quality in at least one medium;
work collaboratively;
make sound choices in the design and meaning of their messages and productions.

Finally, graduates will have:

the ability to think independently and critically;
the flexibility necessary to adapt to rapid changes in the field;
an understanding of the need to balance and evaluate personal, organizational, and public concerns in the process of creative production.

BS in Media & Communication with a Concentration in Journalism

Complete the following courses required of all COM majors (12 cr):

COM 1040 - Media Writing 3 cr
COM 1211 - Introduction to Video and Filmmaking 3 cr
COM 1220 - Introduction to Media and Communication 3 cr
COM 2140 - Race, Gender and Sexuality in Media 3 cr
OR COM 2260 - Media and Society 3 cr

and complete these courses for the Concentration in Journalism (15 cr):

COM 2230 - Introduction to Journalism 3 cr
COM 2270 - Journalism: Pages & Posts 3 cr
COM 3010 - Media Ethics 3 cr
COM 3060 - Feature Writing 3 cr
COM 3780 - Special Topics in Journalism 3 cr

plus take 15 additional credits of COM courses (15 cr)

and in the senior year (6 cr):

COM 4510 - Communication Portfolio 3 cr
COM 4810 - Internship in Communication 1-12 cr [at least 3 cr required]
COM 4850 - Senior Project in Communication 3 cr

(Credits required for the major: 48)

Also complete a Minor, a Civic Engagement Certificate, or related area of focused study

Complete an 18 or more credit Minor or related area of focused study approved by the faculty advisor, or a Civic Engagement Certificate. The Minor or area of focused study may not be in Media & Communication, nor may it include any courses the student applies to the Major requirements. Should the Major and Minor require the same course, a relevant substitution is required in one or the other.

And complete the University's Gen Ed requirements

Review the Gen Ed requirements.

Law Degree (CU/VLS 3+2)

This major participates in the 3+2 program with Vermont Law School, in which highly-focused students can earn a Bachelor's degree in just three years at CU and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in just two years at VLS.

For details, see the Law Degree page .