Department of Communication
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The Journalism program is committed to developing educated professionals. We combine hands-on training in professional skills with a strong emphasis on teaching students to read, think, and communicate clearly, critically, and creatively. From the day students walk into the classroom, they begin reporting and writing stories as well as understanding what journalism means and why it matters. The day students walk out, they're ready to work. The training in reporting, writing, editing, visual communication, and new communications technology, combined with the study of the institutions, processes and effects of mass media in society, prepares our students not just for their first job, but for becoming leaders in the field. Journalism majors also gain experience and training by working on our nationally acclaimed student newspaper, The Eastern Progress.
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Careers in Journalism
Our program focuses on print media. Our graduates work in a variety of positions demanding writing, editing, and communication skills. The program prepares students for careers in print journalism, including newspapers, magazines, and Web-based outlets. Other students find the journalism major provides the writing skills and deadline discipline necessary to excel as lawyers, community leaders and public relations professionals.
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Philosophy
The Department of Communication combines journalism theory and philosophies and applies them to the practice through technology and practical learning opportunities. Professors are experienced, enthusiastic and passionate about giving students the skills necessary to succeed. Courses emphasize hands-on learning and models of instruction that teach students how to be successful professionals in an ever-changing environment.
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| Curriculum Guide |
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Freshman Year
First Semester
BTO 100...............1
COM 20...............3
Gen Ed. (17).........1
Gen. Ed. (01)........3
Gen. Ed. (19)........2
Gen. Ed. (03)........3
Gen. Ed. (21)........3
Total.............16 Hours
Second Semester
Gen.Ed.(05)..........3
Gen.Ed.(02)..........3
Gen.Ed.(18)..........1
Gen.Ed.(07)..........3
Free Elective.........6
Total.............16 Hours
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Sophomore Year
First Semester
Jou 302................1
Free Elective........1
COM 201............3
Gen. Ed.(06)........3
Gen. Ed.(13)........3
Gen. Ed.(20)........2
Gen. Ed.(9)..........3
Total..............16 Hours
Second Semester
Jou 305.................3
Jou 325.................3
Jou/Com Elective...1
Com 301...............3
Gen. Ed.(10).........3
Gen. Ed.(14).........3
Total..............16 Hours |
Junior Year
First Semester
Jou 310.....................3
Jou 401.....................3
Jou/Com Elective.......1
Gen.Ed.(15)...............3
Gen.Ed.(11)..............3
Minor........................3
University Writing
Requirement
Total.....................16 Hours
Second Semester
Com 405...................3
Jou/Com Elective.......3
Minor........................3
Free Electives............3
Gen.Ed.(4,8,12,16)...3
Free Electives............1
Total...................16 Hours |
Senior Year
First Semester
Jou 425.........................3
Com 491.......................1
Minor............................6
Gen.Ed.(4,8,12,16).......3
Free Elective.................3
Total.......................16 Hours
Second Semester
Jou/Com Elective..........3
Minor/Free Electives.....6
Free Electives...............7
Total.......................16 Hours |
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Links
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Eastern Progress
Milestone -- EKU's student yearbook
Society of Professional Journalists
Poynter Online - everything you need to know to be a better journalist |
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