Program: Journalism and Mass Communication: Journalism Emphasis, BA - Oklahoma Baptist University - Modern Campus Catalog™

2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Apr 11, 2025

Common Core for Bachelor of Arts - Credits: 42

See Common Core for Bachelor of Arts

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Flex Core - Credits: 11-13

Select One Course from the Following

COMS 1092 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 2
Philosophy course Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

Mathematics course Credits: 3
Science course Credits: 3-4

Select Two Courses from the Following

Anthropology course Credits: 3
Communication course Credits: 2-3
Economics course Credits: 3
Mathematics course Credits: 3
Political Science course Credits: 3
Psychology course Credits: 3
Science course Credits: 3-4
Sociology course Credits: 3

Area of Concentration - Credits: 39

JMAS 1153 - Introduction to Media Technology Credits: 3
JMAS 2053 - News Writing Credits: 3
JMAS 2143 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Credits: 3
JMAS 2733 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 3
JMAS 2961 - Student Television Production Credits: 1
JMAS 2971 - Student Newspaper Production Credits: 1
JMAS 2981 - Student Yearbook Production Credits: 1
JMAS 3033 - Photojournalism Credits: 3
JMAS 3063 - News Reporting Credits: 3
JMAS 3143 - Multimedia Reporting Credits: 3
JMAS 3163 - News Editing and Design Credits: 3
JMAS 3173 - Advanced News Reporting Credits: 3
JMAS 3483 - Writing for Multimedia Credits: 3
JMAS 4983 - Capstone: Journalism Emphasis Credits: 3
HIST 4273 - History of United States Journalism Credits: 3

Converged Electives - Credits: 9

Select three courses from the following (only one course from JMAS)

COMS 2303 - Group Discussion and Leadership Credits: 3
COMS 2323 - Contemporary Public Relations Credits: 3
CMAR 3123 - Social Responsibility Credits: 3
JMAS 1153 - Introduction to Media Technology Credits: 3
JMAS 2053 - News Writing Credits: 3
JMAS 3123 - Multimedia Production Credits: 3
THEA 1183 - Foundations of Theatre Arts Credits: 3
THEA 2403 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
THEA 3753 - Voice for Performance Credits: 3

Concentration Electives - Credits: 9

Select one course from each area:

Writing

COMS 3183 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 3773 - Professional Editing Credits: 3

Media

JMAS 1999 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Communications Credits: 1 to 4
JMAS 3123 - Multimedia Production Credits: 3

Application

JMAS 3959 - Internship: Journalism Emphasis Credits: 1 to 4
JMAS 4153 - Missions and Media Credits: 3

Minor or Advised Electives - Credits: 16-18

Total Hours Required For Graduation - Credits: 128