1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Arts and Sciences - Journalism and Mass Communications		 NMSU

Professor Steve Pasternack, department head

Professor McCleneghan; Associate Professor Worthington; Assistant Professors Sitz, Thayer; Professional Instructional Staff--KRWG-FM Brower, Gromatzky, Nosbisch; KRWG-TV Ficklin, Jarvis, Salak, Trujillo, Worth

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Journalism and Mass Communications
SEQUENCE OPTION: Advertising
SEQUENCE OPTION: Broadcasting
SEQUENCE OPTION: News Editorial
SEQUENCE OPTION: Public Relations
SEQUENCE OPTION: Visual Communication

Study in journalism and mass communications prepares students for a variety of careers in mass media: reporting or editing in print or broadcast; working in advertising or public relations; broadcast production; and related areas. The curricular emphasis on gathering, evaluation and dissemination of information makes journalism an excellent preparation for careers in law and business.

Students must complete a nine-hour core of courses, pass a language skills exam and then pursue a sequence of courses up to a maximum of 39 credit hours. An 18-credit-hour journalism minor is available to students from other disciplines.

PREPROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS (required of all majors in the department)

JOUR 105, Introduction to Mass Communications 3 cr.
JOUR 110, Writing for the Mass Media 3 cr.
JOUR 210, Writing for Print Media 3 cr.

Core courses (JOUR 105, 110 and 210) are prerequisite to several journalism courses, as noted in course descriptions. Students must pass the Grammar-Spelling Punctuation (GSP) Test before being permitted to enroll in JOUR 210.

A student completing core requirements with a grade of C or better in each course is eligible to enter one of the five major option programs in journalism and mass communications.

OPTIONS: DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Advertising

JOUR 300, Introduction to Advertising 3 cr.
JOUR 312, Creative Strategy/Copywriting 3 cr.
JOUR 321, Media Graphics and Design 3 cr.
JOUR 425, Media Planning and Buying 3 cr.
JOUR 450, Media Management 3 cr.
JOUR 489, Communications Research Methods 3 cr.
JOUR 490, Advertising Campaigns 3 cr.
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3 cr.

Plus up to 6 credits of journalism course work at the 300 level or above to total 39 credits.

Broadcasting

JOUR 290, Radio-TV Production I 3 cr.
JOUR 302, Broadcast Studio Operations 3 cr.
JOUR 307, Electronic Field Production 3 cr.
JOUR 313, Radio Reporting 3 cr.
JOUR 314, Television Reporting 3 cr.
JOUR 330, Television Production II 3 cr.
JOUR 482, Business of Broadcasting 3 cr.
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3 cr.

Plus up to 6 credits of journalism course work at the 300 level or above to total 39 credits.

News Editorial

JOUR 310, Print Reporting I 3 cr.
JOUR 317, News Editing 3 cr.
JOUR 319, Photojournalism I 3 cr.
JOUR 323, News Reporting 3 cr.
JOUR 374, Introduction to Public Relations 3 cr.
JOUR 484, Public Opinion 3 cr.
JOUR 489, Communications Research Methods 3 cr.
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3 cr.

Plus up to 6 credits of journalism course work at the 300 level or above to total 39 credits.

Public Relations

JOUR 310, Print Reporting I 3 cr.
JOUR 317, News Editing 3 cr.
JOUR 319, Photojournalism I 3 cr.
JOUR 374, Introduction to Public Relations 3 cr.
JOUR 476, Media Case Studies 3 cr.
JOUR 484, Public Opinion 3 cr.
JOUR 489, Communications Research Methods 3 cr.
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3 cr.

Plus up to 6 credits of journalism course work at the 300 level or above to total 39 credits.

Visual Communication

JOUR 310, Print Reporting I 3 cr.
JOUR 317, News Editing 3 cr.
JOUR 319, Photojournalism I 3 cr.
JOUR 320, Photojournalism II 3 cr.
JOUR 321, Media Graphics and Design 3 cr.
JOUR 412, Documentary Photojournalism 3 cr.
JOUR 417, Color Photography 3 cr.
JOUR 489, Communications Research Methods 3 cr.
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3 cr.

Plus up to 3 credits of journalism course work at the 300 level or above to total 39 credits.

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