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Program checklist · B.A.

Journalism

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Erie, PA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Credits (computed from items)
94
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214591
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214591_e2114841
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    0 items

      Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

      6 items
      1. COMM 160
        1
      2. COMM 205
        3
      3. COMM 260W
        3
      4. COMM 271
        3
      5. COMM 403
        3
      6. COMM 409
        3

      Supporting Courses and Related Areas

      0 items

        Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better

        1 item
        1. Select 18 credits for completion of a University-approved minor 1
          Not resolved to a course
          18

        Requirements for the Option

        0 items

          Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better

          1 item
          1. Select an option
            Not resolved to a course
            15

          Requirements for the Option

          0 items

            Prescribed Courses

            0 items

              Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

              2 items
              1. COMM 360
                Audio News Production
                As published: “Radio Reporting”
                3
              2. COMM 465
                3

              Additional Courses

              0 items

                Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                22 items
                1. Select 6 credits from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  6
                2. COMM 362
                  3
                3. COMM 364
                  3
                4. COMM 400
                  3
                5. COMM 402
                  3
                6. COMM 466
                  3
                7. COMM 480
                  6
                8. COMM 481
                  3
                9. COMM 495
                  Internship
                  As published: “Internship (3 credits) 1”
                  1-3
                10. Select 3 credits from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                11. COMM 180
                  3
                12. COMM 401
                  3
                13. COMM 405
                  3
                14. COMM 407A
                  3
                15. COMM 407B
                  3
                16. COMM 410
                  3
                17. COMM 411
                  3
                18. COMM 412
                  3
                19. COMM 419
                  3
                20. COMM 494H
                  1-12
                21. COMM 496
                  1-18
                22. COMM 499
                  1-12

                Prescribed Courses

                0 items

                  Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                  2 items
                  1. COMM 460W
                    3
                  2. COMM 467
                    3

                  Additional Courses

                  0 items

                    Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                    25 items
                    1. Select 6 credits from the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      6
                    2. COMM 269
                      Photojournalism
                      As published: “Introduction to Visual Journalism”
                      3
                    3. COMM 362
                      3
                    4. COMM 364
                      3
                    5. COMM 402
                      3
                    6. COMM 461
                      3
                    7. COMM 462
                      3
                    8. COMM 463
                      3
                    9. COMM 464W
                      3
                    10. COMM 474
                      3
                    11. COMM 481
                      3
                    12. COMM 495
                      Internship
                      As published: “Internship (3 credits) 1”
                      1-3
                    13. Select 3 credits from the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    14. COMM 180
                      3
                    15. COMM 401
                      3
                    16. COMM 405
                      3
                    17. COMM 407A
                      3
                    18. COMM 407B
                      3
                    19. COMM 410
                      3
                    20. COMM 411
                      3
                    21. COMM 412
                      3
                    22. COMM 419
                      3
                    23. COMM 494H
                      1-12
                    24. COMM 496
                      1-18
                    25. COMM 499
                      1-12

                    Prescribed Courses

                    0 items

                      Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                      2 items
                      1. COMM 269
                        Photojournalism
                        As published: “Introduction to Visual Journalism”
                        3
                      2. COMM 469
                        Photography for the Mass Media
                        As published: “Advanced Production for Visual Journalists”
                        3

                      Additional Courses

                      0 items

                        Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                        22 items
                        1. Select 6 credits from the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          6
                        2. COMM 362
                          3
                        3. COMM 364
                          3
                        4. COMM 402
                          3
                        5. COMM 463
                          3
                        6. COMM 467
                          3
                        7. COMM 468
                          3
                        8. COMM 481
                          3
                        9. COMM 495
                          Internship
                          As published: “Internship (3 credits) 1”
                          1-3
                        10. Select 3 credits from the following:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        11. COMM 180
                          3
                        12. COMM 401
                          3
                        13. COMM 405
                          3
                        14. COMM 407A
                          3
                        15. COMM 407B
                          3
                        16. COMM 410
                          3
                        17. COMM 411
                          3
                        18. COMM 412
                          3
                        19. COMM 419
                          3
                        20. COMM 494H
                          1-12
                        21. COMM 496
                          1-18
                        22. COMM 499
                          1-12
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