Journalism & Media Studies, B.A., Spec in Journalism 2023

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1	Journalism & Media Studies, B.A., Spec in Journalism
2	College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3	Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations
4	Catalog Year: 2024-2025
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6	This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
7	timeline for graduation due to specific semester offerings. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
8	The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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10	Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
11	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
12	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
13	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	The department recommends COM 1000 in Semester One or Two.
14	WRT 1050 - Composition I	4	C	Elective	WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placement.	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundations General Education course.
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16	Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
17	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
18	General Education Category (COM 1000, needed for JMS 3003)	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	The department recommends COM 1000 in Semester One or Two.
19	JMS 1650 - Introduction to Media Communication	4	C	Major	None	None
20	WRT 1060 - Composition II	4	C	General Education	WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement.	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses.
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22	Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
23	JMS 2000 - Introduction to Journalism	4	Passing	Major	WRT 1060 with a grade of C or higher; placement.	Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
24	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
25	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
26	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Elective may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level.
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28	Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
29	JMS Specialization Foundation Course	4	Passing	Major	JMS 2000	Choose from JMS 3000 or JMS 3120
30	JMS Specialization Practice and Innovation Course 1 of 3	4	Passing	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See catalog for options.
31	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
32	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	Elective may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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34	Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
35	JMS 3003 - Media and Mass Communication Theory	4	Passing	Major	COM 1000 with a grade of C or higher	None
36	JMS Specialization Practice and Innovation Course 2 of 3	4	Passing	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See catalog for options.
37	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below.
38	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice.	http://catalog.oakland.edu/
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40	Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
41	JMS 4020 - Ethical Issues in the Media or JMS 4030 - Media Law	4	Passing	Major	JMS 2000	Offered Fall and Winter.
42	JMS Specialization Concept and Analysis Course	4	Passing	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See catalog for options.
43	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below.
44	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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46	Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
47	JMS Specialization Practice and Innovation Course 3 of 3	4	Passing	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See catalog for options.
48	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice.	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below.
49	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
50	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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52	Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
53	JMS Capstone	4	Passing	Multiple	Prerequisite varies with choice; Instructor Permission.	COM 4970, JMS 4120, or JMS 4950
54	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
55	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice.	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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57	Sample Schedule Notes:
58	The department strongly encourages students to develop a portfolio as part of their academic career. See catalog and JRN website for specific details and suggestions.
59	Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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61	CAS Exploratory Requirement
62	In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric for a minimum of 12 credits.
63	A student may select these courses from either of the following: a single rubric of their choosing (e.g. HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences or predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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65	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
66	General Education	40
67	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
68	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
69	CAS Exploratory Requirement	12
70	Major	40
71	Electives	32
72	Total Credits:	124
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