Prospective Students
The NMSU Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. The department administers a variety of professional development.
Through a revamped curriculum, students learn the skills they need to succeed in
the new media environment, whether they pursue careers in journalism,
advertising, public relations, broadcasting, photography or multi-media interface
fields. For this, the department offers specializations in editing and graphic
design, electronic communication (television and radio broadcasting),
multimedia, photojournalism, reporting, advertising, public relations and
strategic communication.
Degree Plan:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major: Journalism and Mass Communications
Students are required to complete a 13-hour cores courses (students, who have ACT English score below 25 or SAT below 570) or 12-hour core courses (students who have ACT English score above 25 or SAT above 570), and then complete an additional 30 hours of courses in the department, bringing the allowable maximum to 43 hours. Students must complete at least 88 hours of courses outside the department, and must have at least 65 hours of credits in the liberal arts and sciences. Students are required to fulfill a Second language. Refer to the Arts & Sciences College Degree Requirements for specifics.
Core Requirements (Students who don't meet English requirement of ACT Above 25 or SAT above 570)
JOUR102, English Grammar for Journalism ------------------------------------------------- 1
JOUR105, Media and Society ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
JOUR110, Introduction to Mass Media Writing --------------------------------------------- 3
JOUR210, Newswriting for Print and Internet ----------------------------------------------- 3
JOUR493, Mass Communication Law -------------------------------------------------------- 3
Five core courses (JOUR 102, 105G, 110, 210, and 493) are required to students who don't meet department's English requirements. Those who have ACT English below 25 and SAT below 570 must take JOUR102 before they take 110.
Core Requirements (Students who meet English requirement of ACT Above 25 or SAT above 570)
JOUR105, Media and Society ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
JOUR110, Introduction to Mass Media Writing --------------------------------------------- 3
JOUR210, Newswriting for Print and Internet ----------------------------------------------- 3
JOUR493, Mass Communication Law -------------------------------------------------------- 3
Four core courses (JOUR 105G, 110, 210, and 493) are required to students who meet department's English requirements.
Advanced Requirements
Students must complete 30 hours of non-core courses, including at least one course from each category listed below. Entry into course is subject to successful completion of appropriate prerequisites.