Major in Journalism Course Requirements at Pepperdine University
Course Requirements
The journalism major is designed to give all students a broad interdisciplinary introduction to the media and their place in a free society. In addition, each student completes a sequence of courses intended to develop practical skills related to a potential career area. The program offers students laboratory production experience appropriate to their interest area in the campus Student Publications Office, as well as opportunities to gain initial training in a professional environment.
Communication Core Requirements - 12 Units
Course ID Course Name Units
COM 200 Communication Theory 3
COM 300 Introduction to Communication Research 3
COM 301 Message Creation and Effects 3
COM 400 Communication Ethics 3
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - 28 Units
Course ID Course Name Units
JOUR 241 Introduction to Journalism 4
JOUR 325 Publication Editing and Design 4
JOUR 345 Reporting and Editing 4
JOUR 463 Feature Article Writing 4
JOUR 469 Critical and Editorial Writing 4
JOUR 561 Public Affairs Reporting 4
JOUR 595 Journalism Internship 1
MSCO 570 Mass Communication Law 4
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The Telecommunications curriculum at Pepperdine University has the dual purpose of preparing students for career opportunities in the various areas of the electronic media and giving them the broad liberal arts education necessary to achieve success in this rapidly changing industry.
Telecommunications students may specialize in broadcast journalism (news) and production. As part of the major, students have the opportunity to work on Pepperdine's cable television and radio stations: Channel 26, Channel 6, and KWVS, which serve the campus and Malibu communities.
The journalism major prepares students both theoretically and practically for careers in print journalism, including newspapers, magazines and web-based outlets. Other students find the journalism major provides the writing skills and deadline discipline necessary to excel as teachers, lawyers and public relations professionals. Recent graduates are working for the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, various consumer and trade publications, and online search engine Yahoo.
The journalism major is designed to give all students a broad interdisciplinary introduction to the media and their place in a free society. In addition, each student completes a sequence of courses intended to develop practical
Communication Core Requirements - 12 Units
Course ID Course Name Units
COM 200 Communication Theory 3
COM 300 Introduction to Communication Research 3
COM 301 Message Creation and Effects 3
COM 400 Communication Ethics 3
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication
Course ID Course Name Units
COM 220 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
COM 483 Small Group Communication
(formerly SPE 483)
COM 513 Intercultural Communication (GE) 4
COM 519 Communication and Conflict 3
COM 595 Communication Internship 1
Choose four courses from the following:
COM 418 Communication in Organizations 4
COM 450 Communication and Leadership 4
COM 590 Seminar in Communication
(May be repeated when topics vary) 3
Communication Core Requirements - 12 Units
Course ID Course Name Units
COM 200 Communication Theory 3
COM 300 Introduction to Communication Research 3
COM 301 Message Creation and Effects 3
COM 400 Communication Ethics 3
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication - 22 Units
Course ID Course Name Units
COM 220 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
COM 512 Media Impact and US Minorities 4
COM 513 Intercultural Communication (GE) 4
COM 515 Intercultural Communication: Case Studies 3
COM 519 Communication and Conflict 3
COM 595 Communication Internship 1
Choose one course from the following:
COM 506 Media Worldwide 4
COM 514 International Communication and Negotiation 4
COM 483 Small Group Communication 3
Outside Concentration: 12 to 16 upper-division units.
Major Course Requirements
Journalism Studies 181 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 1
Journalism Studies 259 Broadcast News Writing 3 1,2
Journalism Studies 261 Newswriting 3 1,2
Journalism Studies 262 Reporting 3 2
Journalism Studies 364 Editing 3 3,4
Journalism Studies 365 Publication Design 3 2,3,4
One from:
Journalism Studies 362 Reporting of Public Affairs
Journalism Studies 371 Advanced Reporting Techniques 3 2,3
One from:
Journalism Studies 467 Communications Law
Journalism Studies 401 Media Ethics
Professional Communication is a degree targeted to new opportunities in a media-savvy world. Students in the major take a common set of core courses that prepares them for careers in an industry where convergence in print, broadcast, and online media is growing. Students then choose one of four concentrations: broadcast journalism, print journalism, professional writing, and public relations.
In addition to required course work, students must complete an internship and a tutorial presenting the results of an extensive print, broadcast, public relations, or news media project.
Major Requirements
Broadcast Journalism (Editorial)
Broadcast Journalism (Technical)
Print Journalism
Professional Writing
Public
The Intercultural Communication sequence is concerned with the communication behavior which occurs when people from different cultures come together and interact with one another. Students interested in careers in which an understanding of cultural adaptation is important will find this sequence beneficial.
Because of our commitment to the liberal arts, and because of the interdisciplinary nature of communication theory and inquiry, students in this major take coursework in speech communication, in mass communication, and in allied areas outside of the division such as business administration, psychology, sociology, or political science.
Students who select the Intercultural Communication sequence must complete an outside concentration
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