1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog

 NMSU
JOURNALISM and
MASS COMMUNICATIONS

Professor Steve Pasternack, department head

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

(505) 646-1034

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
JOUR 110, Writing for the Mass Media 3
JOUR 210, Writing for Print Media 3

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 JOUR210.

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

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
JOUR 302, Studio Operation 3
JOUR 307, Electronic Field Production 3
JOUR 313, Radio Reporting 3
JOUR 314, Television Reporting 3
JOUR 330, Television Production II 3
JOUR 482, Business of Broadcasting 3
JOUR 493, Mass Communications Law 3

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

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

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

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



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