Digital Media and Journalism, B.A.

Required credits: 36

Core Courses

Each major must complete the following courses:

• CMM 110 - Communication in the Digital Age 3 credit(s)
• CMM 210P - Media Literacy 3 credit(s)
• CMM 214 - Introduction to Digital Media Production 3 credit(s)
• CMM 240 - Introduction to Media: Industries, Content and Audiences 3 credit(s)

Writing Requirement

• CMM 250W - Fundamentals of Journalism 3 credit(s)

Student Firms or Internship Course

Choose one of the following:

• CMM 464W - Student Firms: The Agency 3 credit(s)
• CMM 465W - Student Firms: UH Hawk Productions 3 credit(s)
• CMM 466W - Student Firms: The Newsroom 3 credit(s)
• CMM 467W - Student Firms: The Studio 3 credit(s)
• CMM 406 - Internship Program 3-6 credit(s)
• CMM 407 - Internship Program 3-6 credit(s)

Elective Courses*

Majors select one area of emphasis: Digital Media Production, Journalism and Sports Media, or Media Studies.

• 18 credits of elective coursework is required.
• Students take 12 to 18 credits in the selected emphasis area.
• Students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of courses at the 300 or 400 level in the selected emphasis to demonstrate some depth in the area.
• Up to 6 credits can be taken in the other emphases.

Note:

*When selecting electives, students have the option of completing an additional three credits of Student Firms or an internship beyond the Student Firms or Internship course required of all majors. (CMM 406 , CMM 407 , CMM 464W , CMM 465W , CMM 466W  ,CMM 467W ). Students are not allowed to double count the same three credits.