Augustana College printing logo

Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication

Major Requirements

Students who major in Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication are expected to take at least 30 credits distributed in the following manner.

REQUIRED COURSES

MJMC 213:  News Literacy                                                                                     

MJMC 250:  Multimedia Reporting I:  Information Gathering & Writing                         

MJMC 251:  Multimedia Reporting II: Producing News across Media Platforms            

MJMC 301:  Law and Ethics for Multimedia Journalism                                                

MJMC 322:  Comm Theory III:  Media and Social Influence                                        

At least one of for a total of 3 credits:

MJMC 211:  Communication, Politics & Citizenship                                                      

MJMC 212:  Advertising & Social Influence                                                                

At least one of for Senior Inquiry for a total of 3 credits

MJMC 455:  Converged Media Portfolio                                                                     

MJMC 456:  Professional Practicum                                                                         

PLUS additional MJMC courses to equal or exceed 30 credits.

MJMC 210:  Observer Practicum (1 Cr+)+
MJMC 220:  Radio Journalism Practicum (1 Cr+)
MJMC 310:  Topics in Journalism (1-3 Cr)+
MJMC 340:  Propaganda
MJMC 345:  Cult History of Broadcasting
MJMC 350:  Issues in Broadcasting
MJMC 360: Communication And Emerging Technology
MJMC 403:  Public Relations
MJMC 411: Seminar in Media
MJMC 199, 299, 399, 499:  Directed Study
MJMC/INTR: Internship

Minor Requirements

Students who minor in Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication are expected to take at least 18 credits distributed in the following manner.

REQUIRED COURSES

MJMC 213:  News Literacy                                                                                      

MJMC 250:  Multimedia Reporting I:  Information Gathering & Writing                          

MJMC 251:  Multimedia Reporting II: Producing News across Media Platforms              

MJMC 301:  Law and Ethics for Multimedia Journalism                                               

 

PLUS at least six additional MJMC credits at least three of which should be at the 300-400 level.