Journalism (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | University Core Competencies | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 3 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 4 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 4 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 4 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 4 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
| 1 | Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements |
| 2 | HIUS 221 Survey of American History I (3 c.h.), HIUS 222 Survey of American History II (3 c.h.), or HIUS 223 Survey of American History I On Site (3 c.h.) is strongly recommended |
| 3 | All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete an applicable INFT course |
| 4 | Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses 1 | ||
| SCOM 110 | Media and Culture | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| ARTS 222 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| DIGI 175 | Fundamentals of Editing | 3 |
| DIGI 225 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
| DMCA 499 | Internship | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| JOUR 220 | News Writing & Reporting I | 3 |
| JOUR 354 | News Writing and Reporting II | 3 |
| JOUR 360 | Media Convergence | 3 |
| JOUR 482 | Senior Project | 3 |
| JOUR 485 | Investigative Reporting | 3 |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| Journalism Practicum 2 | 1 | |
| JOUR Elective 3 | 3 | |
| JOUR Elective 3 | 3 | |
| JOUR Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 22-28 credit hours of free electives 5 | 22-28 | |
| Total Hours | 73-79 | |
| 1 | Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements |
| 2 | Choose from any 3 credit hours of practicum with any combination of the following courses: JOUR 390 Champion Practicum (1 c.h.), JOUR 391 Advertising Design and Photography Practicum (1 c.h.) or JOUR 396 Advertising Practicum (1 c.h.) |
| 3 | Choose courses from the following: JOUR 234 Modern Copy Editing (3 c.h.), JOUR 356 Social Media Writing (3 c.h.), JOUR 358 Strategic Web Writing (Blogging) (3 c.h.), JOUR 370 Sports Writing (3 c.h.), JOUR 373 Editorial and Opinion Writing (3 c.h.), JOUR 374 Magazine Writing and Editing (3 c.h.), or JOUR 375 Community Reporting (3 c.h.) |
| 4 | Choose courses from the following: ARTS 224 Media Design (3 c.h.), ARTS 361 Digital Photography (3 c.h.), DIGI 224 Fundamentals of Audio Production (3 c.h.), DIGI 324 Vocal Development (3 c.h.), DIGI 343 TV News Production (3 c.h.), or DIGI 454 Radio News Production (3 c.h.) |
| 5 | May need 3 hours of 300-400 level courses to fulfill upper-level requirement |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 50% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded