The FHU Journalism major is designed to prepare students to gain an entry-level job in journalism or other media-related field. You will take courses that ask you to write hard news, feature news, and editorials. You will also receive instruction in photography, ethics, research, and communication theories. All of these courses combine to prepare a student for the changing landscape of journalism. You will also complete at least two field lab experiences with on-campus media outlets; these are like internships where you work with campus media and learn about radio, television, and newspapers.
You will also have classes that address the use of social media and the growth of blogging as a substitute for a daily news feed. The curriculum is designed in such a way to take advantage of the changing face of technology and how it is impacting journalism.
4-Year Plan
To make your path to graduation a little easier, a 4-year plan for students planning to major in Journalism has been created:
2012-2013 4-Year Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
2011-2012 4-Year Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Degree Requirements
Course of Study for B.A. Major in Journalism For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: "Degree/Graduation Requirements."
| I. General Education Requirements | 52 hours |
| (Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display") |
| | Plus Humanities Course for B.A. Degree | 3-4 |
| | | 55-56 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography | 3 hours |
| COM 240 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 243 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 341 | Mass Media Research Methods | 3 |
| COM 345 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COM 356 | Communication Law | 3 |
| ENG 305 | Advanced Traditional Grammar | 3 |
| JOU 250 | Broadcast Reporting (W) | 3 |
| JOU 270 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| JOU 274 | Basic Reporting (W) | 3 |
| JOU 353 | TV News Videography | 3 |
| JOU 374 | Advanced Reporting (W) | 3 |
| JOU 474 | Feature/Editorial Writing (W) | 3 |
| JOU 475 | Editing for Publication | 3 |
| JOU 396/496 | Field Labs | 4 |
| | | 46 hours |
| III. Electives (including additional Bible) | 30-31 hours |