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Program checklist · Communication: Journalism - B.A. Degree

Communication: Journalism - B.A. Degree

SUNY at Fredonia · Fredonia, NY

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
Communication: Journalism - B.A. Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Emphasizes the theory and practice of all forms of journalism including print, electronic, and Internet. An interdisciplinary approach will prepare critical thinkers and reflective practitioners. Research, writing, production, and analysis are all stressed. The program balances the teaching and learning of the practical skills needed in the profession with intellectual, historical, theoretical, and analytic foundations necessary for good journalists. Please note: at least 12 credit hours must be taken at Fredonia.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196158
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196158_2750cda4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Communication Core:

24 items
  1. COMM 101
    Fundamentals of Communication
    As published: “COMM 101”
    3
  2. COMM 105
    Public Speaking
    As published: “COMM 105”
    3
  3. COMM 199
    Communication Orientation
    As published: “COMM 199”
    1
  4. COMM 130
    Foundations in Journalism
    As published: “COMM 130”
    3
  5. COMM 230
    News Gathering
    As published: “COMM 230”
    3
  6. COMM 231
    Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound
    As published: “COMM 231”
    3
  7. COMM 332
    Critical Analysis of Journalism
    As published: “COMM 332”
    3
  8. COMM 420
    Communication Law and Ethics
    As published: “COMM 420”
    3
  9. COMM 440
    Journalism Convergence Capstone
    As published: “COMM 440”
    3
  10. COMM 395
    Radio News and Podcasting
    As published: “COMM 395”
    4
  11. COMM 345
    Broadcast Writing and Presentation
    As published: “COMM 345”
    3
  12. COMM 346
    Editing and Design
    As published: “COMM 346”
    3
  13. COMM 347
    Social Media Practicum
    As published: “COMM 347”
    3
  14. COMM 470
    3
  15. COMM 480
    Communication Internship
    As published: “COMM 480”
  16. COMM 301
    Group Communication
    As published: “COMM 301”
    3
  17. COMM 302
    Rhetoric and Criticism
    As published: “COMM 302”
    3
  18. COMM 313
    Political Communication
    As published: “COMM 313”
    3
  19. COMM 323
    Research Methods
    As published: “COMM 323”
    3
  20. COMM 359
    Special Topics in Communication
    As published: “COMM 359”
    1-3
  21. COMM 362
    Nonverbal Communication
    As published: “COMM 362”
    3
  22. COMM 385
    International Media
    As published: “COMM 385”
    3
  23. COMM 460
    Organizational Communication
    As published: “COMM 460”
    3
  24. COMM 465
    Intercultural Communication
    As published: “COMM 465”
    3

Non-Journalism Electives:

30 items
  1. COMM 111
    1
  2. COMM 112
    Desktop Video
    As published: “COMM 112”
    1
  3. COMM 113
    Flash
    As published: “COMM 113”
    1
  4. COMM 114
    Electronic Darkroom
    As published: “COMM 114”
    1
  5. COMM 115
    Advanced Electronic Darkroom
    As published: “COMM 115”
    1
  6. COMM 116
    Desktop Publishing
    As published: “COMM 116”
    1
  7. COMM 118
    Desktop Audio
    As published: “COMM 118”
    1
  8. COMM 244
    Introduction to Social Media
    As published: “COMM 244”
    3
  9. COMM 251
    Audio Production I
    As published: “COMM 251”
    3
  10. COMM 254
    Video Field Production
    As published: “COMM 254”
    3
  11. COMM 255
    Studio Production
    As published: “COMM 255”
    3
  12. COMM 312
    Multimedia Integration
    As published: “COMM 312”
    3
  13. COMM 459
    Special Topics in Communication
    As published: “COMM 459”
    1-3
  14. WRTG 366
    Opinion in Journalism
    As published: “WRTG 366”
    3
  15. COMM 315
    Selected Topics in Journalism
    As published: “COMM 315”
    3
  16. COMM 315
    Selected Topics in Journalism
    As published: “COMM 315 is to be taken twice, with different topics, for a total of”
    6
  17. COMM 130
    Foundations in Journalism
    As published: “COMM 130”
    3
  18. COMM 155
    Rhetoric of Vision and Sound
    As published: “COMM 155”
    3
  19. COMM 200
    Electronic Media Writing
    As published: “COMM 200”
    3
  20. COMM 230
    News Gathering
    As published: “COMM 230”
    3
  21. COMM 231
    Storytelling: Words, Images, Sound
    As published: “COMM 231”
    3
  22. COMM 332
    Critical Analysis of Journalism
    As published: “COMM 332”
    3
  23. COMM 420
    Communication Law and Ethics
    As published: “COMM 420”
    3
  24. COMM 251
    Audio Production I
    As published: “COMM 251”
    3
  25. COMM 254
    Video Field Production
    As published: “COMM 254”
    3
  26. COMM 255
    Studio Production
    As published: “COMM 255”
    3
  27. COMM 307
    History of Television
    As published: “COMM 307”
    3
  28. COMM 366
    Postproduction
    As published: “COMM 366”
    3
  29. COMM 358
    Television News
    As published: “COMM 358”
    4
  30. COMM 401
    Television Studio Production II
    As published: “COMM 401”
    4

Electives:

6 items
  1. COMM 308
    Documentary History and Criticism
    As published: “COMM 308”
    3
  2. COMM 315
    Selected Topics in Journalism
    As published: “COMM 315”
    3
  3. COMM 345
    Broadcast Writing and Presentation
    As published: “COMM 345”
    3
  4. COMM 347
    Social Media Practicum
    As published: “COMM 347”
    3
  5. COMM 395
    Radio News and Podcasting
    As published: “COMM 395”
    4
  6. COMM 470
    3
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