BA in Journalism/Media Writing – 2014-2015
Core Requirements
_____ ART/MCM 156
_____ ART/MCM 157
_____ ART/MCM 356
_____ CAS 120
_____ MCM 115
_____ MCM 125
_____ MCM 255
_____ MCM 332
_____ MCM 393
_____ MCM 485
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Digital Tools: Photoshop
Digital Tools: InDesign
Web Design
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Media Writing
Media Communication: New Majors Orientation
Media and Society
Layout and Design
Practicum
Senior Capstone
Select one course from the following:
_____ MCM 350*
3 Media Theory and Ethics
_____ MCM 388*
3 Media, Faith, and Culture
Major Requirements (MCM 115 is a prerequisite for all writing courses in this major)
_____ MCM 225
3 Foundations of Photojournalism
_____ MCM 315
3 Advanced Media Writing
_____ MCM 335
3 Magazine and Feature Writing
_____ MCM 345
3 Web Writing and Production
Select one course from the following:
_____ MCM 215
3 Audio Production
_____ MCM 220
3 Film and Video Production
Select three additional courses from the following:
_____ CAS 230
3 Integration of Communication, Media, and Business
_____ ENG 325
3 Creative Nonfiction
_____ ENG 333
3 Business and Technical Writing
_____ MCM 330
3 Scriptwriting
_____ MCM 350*
3 Media Theory and Ethics
_____ MCM 358
3 Sundance Study Trip
_____ MCM 370
3 Selected Topics (advisor approval)
_____ MCM 388*
3 Media, Faith, and Culture
_____ MCM 461
3 Public Relations Writing and Production
_____ PWR 472
4 Freelance Writing
*Courses in both areas may only count once.
Optional off-campus study is available at the Washington Journalism Center in
Washington, D.C. for sophomores and juniors. The Media Communication
department cannot guarantee acceptance into this program. Contact your
advisor or Off-Campus Studies for additional information.
Optional semester at the Washington Journalism Center:
_____ MCM 393 6 Practicum
Select two additional courses from the following:
_____ WJC 305 3 Foundations for Media Involvement (may count as elective)
_____ WJC 315 3 Reporting in Washington (may count as elective)
_____ WJC 350 3 Washington: News and Public Discourse (may count as elective)
Total Major Hours Required: 52-53
_____ Majors must participate in three semesters of media involvement.
_____ For journalism/media writing majors, at least one year of involvement with the student newspaper is required.
May not double major with art or professional writing.
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Language Requirement for BA Degree – Complete four courses in one language option.
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_____ Greek
_____ XXX 101
4 Elementary I
_____ GRK 201
_____ XXX 102
4 Elementary II
_____ GRK 202
_____ XXX 201
3 Intermediate I
_____ GRK 301
_____ XXX 202
3 Intermediate II
_____ GRK 302
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Elementary New Testament Greek
Elementary New Testament Greek
Greek Grammar and Syntax
Exegesis of the Greek New Testament
Degree Requirements
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128 minimum hours and 42 minimum upper-division hours (3XX/4XX course numbers).
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Fifty percent of the minimum hours must be completed at Taylor—64 hours.
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Fifty percent of the major/minor hours must be completed at Taylor.
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22 of the last 30 hours earned must be completed at Taylor.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.0; major GPA of 2.3 (higher GPA may be required in certain curricula). (See current catalog for policy).
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All general education, major, minor, and proficiency requirements must be completed (including Senior Comprehensive Exam/Paper/Project).
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Two years of one foreign language is required for the BA degree.
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Candidates for 2 degrees must complete a minimum of 158 semester hours and meet all requirements for 2 different majors.