Communication Degrees Online

Prepares students for careers in journalism and related fields, as well as how to critically examine journalism practice. Job opportunities include writing, scripting, editing and producing for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, online journals and newsletters.
Communication Studies Core

COM 100 - Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 200 - Communication History (3 cr. hr.)
COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
COM 301 - Mass Media and Society (3 cr. hr.)
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hr.)

or
COM 303 - International Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 304 - Communication Research (3 cr. hr.)
COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
A. Required Courses
COM 323 - Intermediate News Writing and Reporting (3 cr. hr.)
COM 332 - Readings in Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
B. Choose at least one course from each group
Group A
COM 310 - Feature and Opinion Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 345 - News Editing and Design (3 cr. hr.)
Group B
COM 331 - Issues in News (3 cr. hr.)
COM 433 - Literary Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
Example of the B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Journalism over four years

The sample program listed is a model and does not reflect the expectations for all of the programs. Students should consult an advisor to obtain up-to-date program requirements and to formulate a degree plan.
First Year
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
Foreign language 101
GE course
COM 100 - Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Academic Writing I (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 102 - Academic Writing in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
Spring Total credit hours: 15-16
Foreign language 102
GE course
GE course
COM 200 - Communication History (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Academic Writing II (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 103 - Academic Writing in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
Second Year
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Foreign language 201
GE course
GE course
Participation course
COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 301 - Mass Media and Society (3 cr. hr.)
Spring Total credit hours: 16
Foreign language 202
GE course
GE course
GE course
Participation course
COM 323 - Intermediate News Writing and Reporting (3 cr. hr.)
Third Year
Fall Total credit hours: 15
GE course
Elective
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hr.)

or
COM 303 - International Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 304 - Communication Research (3 cr. hr.)
COM 332 - Readings in Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
Spring Total credit hours: 16
GE course
LAS elective
LAS elective
Participation course
COM 310 - Feature and Opinion Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
Fourth Year
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Participation course
COM 433 - Literary Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
Spring Total credit hours: 16
Internship
or
Study abroad
or
Learning Community involvement or elective

Year

2009
Award

Bachelor of Journalism
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Honours requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This course offers training for those who intend to work in the areas of print, television, radio and online journalism. It also provides a broad understanding of the operation and regulation of the media and its cultural, social, political and economic role in society.

Students are required to complete a number of core units at each year level. Some of these may include:
- Writing for Media
- Press and Society
- Advanced Journalism Practice.

Students are also required to complete Journalism stream units, such as:
- Journalism Production Workshop
- Advanced Journalism Design
- Broadcast and Electronic Journalism.

Subject to the availability of places, students can also take up to one unit from the video/television or audio/radio streams.

The Media Internship program is available to third year students. The unit (which is awarded academic credit) allows students to develop contacts with and work in a media organisation. The program is an invaluable opportunity for students to undertake supervised work experience. Students complete 120 hours attendance at an approved workplace and three 3-hour workshops.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Media studies. Students are also encouraged to undertake electives from outside the media studies stream. These could include, for example, politics, history and/or sociology.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $5095