Journalism
Associate in Applied Science Degree
WVU Parkersburg
Journalism
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Journalism provides training for those interested in working at small-circulation daily, biweekly or weekly newspapers, small-market radio and television stations, advertising and public relation firms and business organizations which maintain their own public information and publications offices.
CURRICULUM
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Journalism
|
Course |
|
| ENGL 101 - Composition 1 |
3 hrs. |
| ENGL 102 - Composition 2 |
3 hrs. |
| HIST 152 - U.S. History Through the Civil War |
3 hrs. |
| HIST 153 - U.S. History From Reconstruction/Present |
3 hrs. |
| SPCH 111 - Fundamentals of Speech | 3 hrs. |
| POLS 101- Elements of Democratic Govt. | 3 hrs. |
| POLS 102 - American Federal Govt. | 3 hrs. |
| MUSI 170* - Music Appreciation | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 101 - Intro. to Mass Communications | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 112 - Printing Processes | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 215 - News Reporting 1 | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 318 - News Reporting 2 | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 410 - Graphic Design | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 220 - Photography | 3 hrs. |
| JOUR 225** - Newspaper Production | 1-4 hrs. |
| JOUR 293 *** - Cooperative Work Experience |
6 hrs. |
| Science/Math/CS Elective | 3/4 hrs. |
| Literature Elective |
3 hrs. |
| Electives | 6/9 hrs. |
| Total |
64/65 hrs. |
* ART 101 or THEA 101 may substitute for MUSI 170.
** Can be taken up to 4 times.
*** Coursework may be substituted for Co-op.
Admission, curricular and graduation requirements are listed in the college catalog. For additional information, contact the Humanities Division Office, 304-424-8301.
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