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2018-2019 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2018-2019 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Broadcast Journalism, B.A.J.M.C.



Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Journalism, B.A.J.M.C.program will be able to…

  • demonstrate the ability to conduct research, gather information, write clearly and correctly and present relevant news or persuasive information at a professional level. Curruculum: JOUR 332, JOUR 421, JOUR 531, JOUR 517 
  • demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively and independently  evaluate their own work and the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, style and correctness 
  • demonstrate an understanding the history of journalism and mass communications, the diversity of groups in a global society in relationship to communications and the role of journalism and mass communications in society 
  • demonstrate an understanding of the ethical concepts, legal implications, considerations and practices that guide the mass media professions. 
  • demonstrate the ability to apply tools and technologies appropriate for the production, editing and presentation of visual, aural, textual or other media content. 
  • apply basic numerical and statistical concepts and methods appropriate for the communications professions. 

Major Map

A major map is a layout of required courses in a given program of study, including critical courses and suggested course sequences to ensure a clear path to graduation.

Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

 

Broadcast Journalism, BAJMC
 

Degree Requirements (120 Hours)

See School of Journalism and Mass Communications  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and other regulations.

  • Carolina Core Requirements (31-44 Hours)
  • Additional SJMC Requirements (18-21 Hours)
  • Broadcast Journalism Major (48 Hours)
  • General Electives (0-12 Hours)
  • Minor (18 Hours) or Cognate (12 Hours)

Broadcast Journalism Major (48 Hours)

Carolina Core Requirements:


CMW: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component (6 hours)


ARP: Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (6-7 hours)


SCI: Scientific Literacy (7 hours)


  • Two approved Carolina Core SCI courses from the natural sciences including one laboratory course

GFL: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language (0-3 hours)


  • Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language (except Latin or Ancient Greek) equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in 122. Students can demonstrate this proficiency by successfully completing Phase II of the Proficiency Test or by successfully completing the 122 course, including the exit exam administered as part of that course.

GHS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking (3 hours)


One US History course from the following:

GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences (3 hours)


  • Any approved Carolina Core GSS courses

AIU: Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding (3 hours)


  • Any approved Carolina Core AIU course

CMS: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component (3 hours)


One course from the following:

INF: Information Literacy (0-3 hours)


  • Any approved overlay or stand-alone Carolina Core INF course

VSR: Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (0-3 hours)


  • Any approved overlay or stand-alone Carolina Core VSR course

Additional SJMC Requirements (18-21 hours)


  • ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics  
  • MKTG 350 - Principles of Marketing  or MGMT 371 - Principles of Management  
  • SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE -Three hours of a 300-level or higher course from HIST or POLI or three hours of Social or Behavioral Sciences at the 300 level or higher from: AFAM- African-American Studies; ANTH- Anthropology; COLA- College of Liberal Arts; GEOG-Geography (except GEOG 545 and GEOG 546); LASP-Latin American Studies; POLI- Political Science; PSYC- Psychology; SOCY- Sociology; SOST- Southern Studies; WGST- Women and Gender Studies.

One English course selected from the following:

One additional Social Science course selected from the following:

  • Any Carolina Core GSS course

One non-US History course selected from the following:

Broadcast Journalism Major (48 hours)


Journalism and Mass Communications Core Courses (9 hours)


Additional Required Courses for Broadcast Journalism (30 hours)


  • JOUR 204 - Principles of Journalism  
  • JOUR 361 - Introductory Reporting and Writing  
  • JOUR 471 - Intermediate Reporting and Production  
  • JOUR 586 - Capstone I - Advanced Reporting - Broadcast and Online Journalism  
  • JOUR 588 - Capstone II - Advanced Broadcast and Online Journalism Production  
  • JOUR 590 - Capstone III - Digital Journalism  
  • One advanced reporting directed elective corequisite with Capstone courses
  • One directed elective - Professional practice: editing, reporting or management (3 hours)
  • One directed elective - SJMC course on research, media and society, or history (3 hours)
  • One SJMC concept/lecture course (3 hours)

 

Additional JOUR electives (9 hours)


General Electives (0-12 hours)


The Carolina Core, additional SJMC General Education Requirements, Minor/Cognate and Electives outside of the SJMC must include at least 72 semester hours in academic subjects. Students with fewer than 72 hours in general education courses must take enough electives to fulfill the 72-hour minimum.

No elective courses of a remedial, developmental nature may apply as credit toward the 72-hour minimum.

Minor or Cognate


Students must complete either a minor or a cognate from courses outside the SJMC.

Minor (18 hours)


A student in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications may choose to complete a minor consisting of 18 credit hours of prescribed courses. The minor is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study. Courses applied toward general education requirements cannot be counted toward the minor. No course may satisfy both major and minor requirements. All minor courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minor form must be completed and approved by the school after the student has completed 30 hours of course work.

Cognate (12 Hours)


A student in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications may choose to complete a cognate. A cognate requires a minimum of 12 hours of courses in other departments related to the student’s major and/or career goals. Cognate courses may be taken in one or more departments depending on the interest and requirements of the student, but must have approval of the student’s adviser. Journalism courses may not be used in the cognate. At least 6 of the 12 hours must be at the 300-level or higher. No 100 level courses may be used in the cognate.