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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Journalism Major, B.A.
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General Information:
Bachelor of Arts
The student majoring in journalism, public relations, speech communication, or video production at College of the Ozarks will:
- acquire knowledge of the principles and theories underlying the study of communication and assess the appropriate application of these theories (Academic);
- learn how to employ words and images to fulfill the calling God places on each of our lives (Vocational);
- develop an understanding that “all on the side of truth” listen to Jesus (John 18:37) and represent the incarnate Word in their communication (Christian);
- appreciate the communicative freedoms and responsibilities guaranteed by the American Constitution, and understand how citizens can employ them to improve our nation (Patriotic);
- realize the power that words and images can have in shaping understandings of the world, and commit to using them for the good (Cultural).
A student may major in more than one are in the Communication Arts department, but not in both public relations and speech communication. Additionally, students majoring in public relations or speech communication may not minor in speech communication.
Journalism Major Requirements: 61 credit hours
Required Major Courses: 43 credit hours
Choose One Speech Elective:
Choose One Broadcast Writing Elective:
Choose One Professional Seminar Elective:
Required Collateral Courses: 18 credit hours
Choose One First Level Foreign Language:
Choose One Second Level Foreign Language:
Recommended Additional Courses:
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