Communication, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Converged Journalism
Program Learning Outcomes
Communication - Converged Journalism, BS
- Demonstrate the ability to write all elements of a basic news story following AP professional journalistic style with proper content, grammar, style, and editing components.
- Employ new media technologies in reporting.
- Employ advanced reporting and investigating skills.
Strategic Communication and Media Department, Overall
- Writing competency: Students will demonstrate the ability to write and present messages clearly and effectively.
- Context of the field: Students will understand the history, concepts, and principles of the field and critically apply these elements to current issues within the discipline.
- Career readiness: Students will demonstrate proficiency in message production required for entry-level positions in the field.
- Ethics and legal issues: Students will understand ethical and legal issues facing communicators in the 21st century.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 57 | |
| Electives | 20 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | From at least 3 Categories; no more than 6 credits from one department; 6 credits must be 300-level or above. |
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Major Requirements
- 29 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 29 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| COMM 110 | Communication Concepts 1,2 | 3 |
| COMM 263 | Mass Media and Society 1 | 3 |
| COMM 310 | Communication Research Methods 1,2 | 3 |
| COMM 410 | Communication Law 1,2 | 3 |
| COMM 497 | Senior Capstone Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Journalism Requirements | ||
| COMM 235 | Introduction to Digital Design 1 | 3 |
| or COMM 248 | Interactive Multimedia 1 | |
| COMM 242 | Journalistic Writing 1,2 | 3 |
| COMM 247 | Photojournalism 1 | 3 |
| COMM 347 | New-Media Journalism 1 | 3 |
| COMM 348 | Advanced Journalistic Writing and Reporting 1 | 3 |
| COMM 354 | TV Studio Production 1 | 3 |
| COMM 355 | TV Field Production 1 | 3 |
| COMM 450 | Internship 1 | 3-12 |
| Subtotal | 24-33 | |
| Journalism Electives | ||
| Select 6 courses (at least two must be at the 400 level) | 18 | |
| Introduction to Digital Design 1 | ||
| Interactive Multimedia 1 1 | ||
| Video Production 1 | ||
| Social Media 1 | ||
| Publication Production 1 | ||
| Sports Journalism | ||
| Audio Production 1 | ||
| Global Media 1 | ||
| History of Journalism 1 | ||
| Issues in Journalism 1 | ||
| Live Broadcast Production 1 | ||
| History of Broadcasting 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 57-66 | |
| 1 | Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA |
| 2 | A grade of 'C' or higher must be earned in these courses |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
COMMUNICATION - BS (2118)
Concentration in Converged Journalism (CVJR)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 10.28.2021
UCC 3.5.2019
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Communication Concepts (SSI) | 3 |
| COMM 263 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| INDS 101 | FYRST Seminar | 1 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| COMM 235 or COMM 248 |
Introduction to Digital Design or Interactive Multimedia 1 |
3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 242 | Journalistic Writing | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 247 | Photojournalism (S) | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 310 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 347 | New-Media Journalism | 3 |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 355 | TV Field Production | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 410 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COMM 354 | TV Studio Production | 3 |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 6 | |
| Elective | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 497 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| COMM 348 | Advanced Journalistic Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| COMM 450 | Internship | 3 |
| Converged Journalism Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| * | Students are encouraged to take INDS 101 as a Free Elective. |
| 2 | Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year. Click here to declare a thread. |
Major Code: 2118
Concentration Code: CVJR
Revised: 10-2019
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.