A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 23.1301
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Africana Studies and Media and Screen Studies, BA (Boston) Africana Studies and Political Science, BA (Boston) Religious Studies and Africana Studies, BA (Boston) American Sign Language-English Interpreting, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Human Services, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Linguistics, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Psychology, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Theatre, BS (Boston) African American Studies, Minor Africana Studies, Minor American Sign Language, Minor Black Feminist Studies, Minor Latinx, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies, Minor Economics English History International Affairs Philosophy and Religion Political Science Sociology and Anthropology World Languages and Cultures Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs Mills College at Northeastern College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Graduate Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements This interdisciplinary combined major offers students an opportunity to integrate the study and practice of journalism with a study devoted to the critical and systemic examination of the cultural, political, social, economic, and historical experiences of the peoples of the global African diaspora. Through critical thinking and practical skills, the program engages students in a deep understanding of both disciplines, Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. Universitywide Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements . BA Language Requirements All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students . Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree. NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_8f5729e6
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Africana Studies Requirements
0 items
Foundational Course
1 item
- 4
Introductory Course
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Humanities
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 9 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Social Sciences
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 8 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Electives
electives · 2 items
- Complete one AFAM, AFRS, or AFCS course at the 2000 level or above.Not resolved to a course4
- Complete one AFAM, AFRS, or AFCS course at the 3000 level or above.Not resolved to a course4
Senior Capstone
1 item
- 4
Journalism Requirements
0 items
Foundation Courses
0 items
C or better in JRNL 1101, JRNL 1102, and JRNL 2201 is required.
3 items
- JRNL 1101and JRNL 1102Journalism 1: Fundamentals of Reporting and Writingand Journalist’s ToolboxNot resolved to a course5
- As published: “Understanding Today’s News”4
- 4
Visual Storytelling Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 9 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 1
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Law and Ethics
1 item
- or: JRNL 4650 Ethics and Diversity in the News Media4
Journalism Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete four JRNL electives. Two must be 3000 level or above.Not resolved to a course16
Introductory
1 item
- 1
Co-op
1 item
- or: EEAM 2000 Professional Development for Co-op1
Writing Requirement
2 items
- 4
- or: ENGW 3314 Advanced Writing in the Arts, Media, and Designor: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplinesor: JRNL 2301 Visual Storytelling in Journalism4
Integrative Requirements
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- 4
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- JRNL 1949Covering Race in Pop Culture and the MediaNot resolved to a course
The following course is already required in the major:
major core · 1 item
- 4
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