{"id":2093,"date":"2015-03-25T12:32:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T16:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/?page_id=2093"},"modified":"2018-06-08T16:14:52","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T20:14:52","slug":"journalism-and-media-studies-b-a-sps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/journalism-and-media-studies-b-a-sps\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalism and Media Studies (B.A.)- SPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<span id=\"Journalism_and_Media_StudiesB.A.\"><h1>Journalism and Media Studies\u00a0(B.A.)<\/h1><\/span>\n<p>This undergraduate program is offered by the School of Professional Studies.<\/p>\n<div class='toc toc'>\n<br>Jump to:\n<ol class='toc-odd level-1'>\n\t\t<ol class='toc-even level-2'>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Faculty\">Faculty<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Description\">Description<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Major_Requirements\">\u00a0Major Requirements<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Program_Policies\">Program Policies<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Course_Descriptions\">Course Descriptions<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class='toc-end'>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<span id=\"Faculty\"><h2>Faculty<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Ms. Angela Harris, Director of Journalism and Media Studies; Assistant Professor (program chair)<br \/>\nDr. Peggy Lewis, Executive Dean, School of Business and Graduate Studies and School of Professional Studies<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><\/p>\n<span id=\"Description\"><h2>Description<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Journalism continues to undergo a comprehensive evolution prompted by technological advances and social media.\u00a0 The primary focus of journalism is shifting from print and broadcast to digital and online.<br \/>\nThis \u2018interruption\u2019 offers expanding opportunities for students with excellent communication skills. The Journalism and Media Studies program aims to provide students with the skills in demand today for journalists and communications professionals in news organizations, non-profits, government agencies and corporate entities.\u00a0 Students learn the skills and concepts to engage in effective digital storytelling across media platforms and the most productive ways to use technology. \u00a0The Journalism and Media Studies program offers practical courses covering technique and application combined with the integration of theory and practice. The new innovative curriculum marries the strong traditions of history, ethics and effective reporting and storytelling with modern tools and methods.\u00a0 Many media industry employers are looking for graduates who can write clearly and accurately; who think creatively and analytically; have a strong liberal arts foundation; who know how to use technology and can operate professionally in social media spaces.\u00a0 The Journalism and Media\u00a0 Studies degree prepares students to work in media-related industries and trains them to critically analyze the way the media represents, informs and influences the world. If a student sees herself as a good writer and storyteller with a passion to educate and engage an audience with words, sound and visuals, then she has a future in journalism and media studies.<\/p>\n<p>We offer flexible scheduling (evening and weekends) and accelerated 8-week courses.<\/p>\n<p>Students need to be mindful that every career path is different.\u00a0 A very competitive field requires students to be self-motivated and industrious and to consider gaining practical experience through internships to gain additional work experience.\u00a0 \u00a0Students in the JAMS program should take advantage of the many internships and field-based opportunities available in Washington, D.C. Recent internships include prestigious organizations such as National Geographic, CNN, C-SPAN, CBS, the Kennedy Center, as well as other local television stations, public relations firms, lobbying groups, and political offices.<\/p>\n<p>The Journalism and Media Studies\u00a0undergraduate major\u00a0consists of 51 credit hours. The Journalism and Media Studies degree program is offered in the School of Professional Studies (SPS). In conjunction with SPS, students in the\u00a0College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) may\u00a0declare the Journalism and Media Studies major while meeting the CAS general education curriculum requirements and course pre-requisites.<\/p>\n<p>Students interested in pursuing a Master's degree in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/strategic-communication-and-public-relations-m-a-bgs\/\">Strategic Communication and Public Relations <\/a>should consult with program faculty in the School of Business and Graduate Studies.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Major_Requirements\"><h2>\u00a0Major Requirements<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><strong>Co-Requisite Courses (18 credits)<br \/>\n<\/strong>ALL of the following courses:<\/p>\n<p><span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >COM 225<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >COM 290<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >ECON 100<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PHIL 103<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >POLS 103<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\"><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >SOCY 100<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Courses (21 credits)<br \/>\n<\/strong>ALL of the following courses:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >COM 265<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 200<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 201<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 301<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 420<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 491<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 499<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elective Courses (12 credits)<br \/>\n<\/strong>FOUR of the following courses:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BADM 337<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >COM 385<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 210<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 220<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >JAMS 302<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN 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The comprehensive assessment will include the preparation of a communication research project on a topic approved by the professor. 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Faculty Ms. Angela Harris, Director of Journalism and Media Studies; Assistant Professor (program chair) Dr. Peggy Lewis, Executive Dean, School of Business and Graduate Studies and School of Professional Studies Program Policies Advanced Placement: Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the communication major. CLEP Policy: Credits earned through CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the communication major. Grades in Major Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of &#8220;C&#8221; (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":641,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2093","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/641"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2093\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-17-18\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}