Journalism | High Point University

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Bobby Hayes

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Journalism

bhayes@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 888-6310

Nahed Eltantawy

Professor and Associate Dean

neltanta@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9175

Kenneth Medlin

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Journalism

kmedlin1@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9854

Jim Scott

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Sports Media

jscott@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9823

Dean Smith

Assistant Professor of Communication

dsmith1@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9099

Course Requirements 2022/2023

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	70
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	14-22
Total	128

Minor in Journalism

Minor Requirements	Credits
Course Requirements	20
Total	20

Requirements for B.A. in Journalism

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 1110	Human Communication	4
COM 1113	Graphic Software Packages	2
COM 1450	Media Law and Literacy	2
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
COM 3450	Media Law and Ethics	2
JOU 1300	Never Stay Silent: History of the Fourth Estate and News Literacy	2
JOU 2200	Mastering the Interview	2
JOU 2201	Infographics	2
JOU 2243	Reporting and Writing Across Platforms	4
JOU 2283	Multimedia Storytelling	2
JOU 3110	Data Journalism	2
JOU 3313	Feature Writing	4
JOU 3323	Copy Editing	4
JOU 3331	Video Journalism Reporting	4
JOU 3363	Opinion Writing	2
JOU 4000	Q News Network	4
Select 8 credits from the following list of electives:
ART 3081	Documenting the Community through Photography	4
ART 3680	Digital Photography	4
COM 2210	Persuasive Speaking	1
COM 4811	Internship	4
COM 4816	Internship	2
ENG 2140	Digital Writing for Social Action	4
ENG 2150	Writing About Science	4
ENG 3113	Writing Creative Non-Fiction	4
ENG 3150	Writing Analytics in the Data Revolution	4
JOU 2881/3881/4881	Special Topics	1-4
GDS 2550	Graphic Design Studio	4
MPE 1950	Multi Camera Production	4
MPE 2012	Real Time Graphics Lab	1
MPE 2261	Podcasting Workshop	2
MPE 3010	Drone Certification	4
POP/GBS/WGS 3374	Global Media Representation of Women	4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
STC 3305	Strategic Message Development in Government and Public Affairs	2
STC 3315	Strategic Message Development for Public Relations	2
SME 4345	Social Media and Analytics	4
THE 2210	Voice and Dialect	2
These courses are determined in conjunction with the student's advisor. Choose one specialization from the list below or propose one to your advisor. Arts and Entertainment
DNC 2800	Dance and New Media	4
MUS 1600	Human Dimensions of Music	4
MUS 1630	History of American Music	4
MUS 3600	History of Musical Theatre	4
MUS 3620	History of Pop Music	4
MUS 3640	History of Jazz	4
MUS 3800	Music Business	2
THE 3000	Studies in Theatre	4
Business
ECO 2030	Principles of Macroeconomics	4
ECO 2050	Principles of Microeconomics	4
ECO 3220	Labor Economics	4
MKT 2110	Principles of Marketing	4
MKT 3200	Consumer Behavior	4
MGT 2220	Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior	4
Environmental Studies
ENG 2150	Writing About Science	4
ENV 1110	Environmental Science	4
ENV 1120	Issues in Environmental Science	4
ENV 3300	Global Change Ecology	4
ENV/SOA 4000	Environment and Society	4
Fashion
FMD 1100	Introduction to Fashion Merchandising	4
FMD 2100	Social Constructs of Fashion	4
VMD 2235	History of Fashion	4
VMD 2300	Materials and Textiles	2
VMD/FPD 3150	Branding, Licensing and Ownership	2
Health and Science
BIO 3350	Emerging Infectious Diseases: A World Perspective	4
BIO/WGS 3500	Biology of Women	4
ENG 2150	Writing About Science	4
ENV 3300	Global Change Ecology	4
HED 1200	Nutrition and Healthy Living	4
HED 2100	Prevention and Substance Abuse	4
HED 2200	Human Sexuality and Relationships	2
HED 3100	Contemporary Health Issues	4
HED 3200	Women's Health Issues	4
HED 3300	Aging and Life Choices	4
Justice System
CRJ 1600	Victimology	4
CRJ 1700	Violent Crime	4
CRJ 1800	Women and Crime	4
CRJ 1900	Introduction to the Justice System	4
CRJ 2500	Controlled Substances	4
CRJ 3200	Courts and Trials	4
CRJ 4000	Terrorism	4
Photography
ART 1021	The Camera Eye: Understanding Photography and Visual Language	4
ART 1050	Fundamentals of Design	4
ART 2080	Darkroom Photography I	4
ART 3081	Documenting the Community through Photography	4
ART 3680	Digital Photography	4
ART 3850	History of Photography	4
Political Science
PSC 1010	Contemporary Issues and Politics	4
PSC 2310	American Politics	4
PSC 2510	Comparing Foreign Political Systems	4
PSC/INR 2710	International Relations	4
PSC 3310	American Political Institutions	4
PSC 3320	The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and the Courts	4
PSC 3330	Public Opinion	4
PSC 3332	Campaigns and Elections	4
PSC 4710	International Conflict and Security	4
PSC 4720	U.S. Foreign Policy1	4
Religion
REL 1004	Introduction to Judaism	4
REL 1005	Introduction to Christianity	4
REL 1006	Introduction to Islam	4
REL 1007	Introduction to Hinduism	4
REL 1008	Introduction to Buddhism	4
REL 3025	Evil, Suffering, and God	4
REL 3028	Religion in America	4
REL 3332	Fundamentalism and Violence	4
Social Justice
SOA 2020	Mass Media and Society	4
SOA/WGS 2850	Globalization and Poverty	4
SOA 3030	Health, Illness and Medicine	4
SOA 3045	U.S. Immigration and the Social World	4
SOA 3240	Class, Consumption, and the American Dream	4
SOA/ENV 4000	Environment and Society	4
Sport Management
SMG 1010	Introduction to Sport Management	4
SMG 2100	Sport Marketing	4
SMG 2200	Sport Facility Management	4
SMG 3010	Organizational Behavior in Sport Organizations	4
SMG 3020	Sport in Society	4
SMG/WGS 3030	Gender Issues in Sport	4
SMG 3040	Sport Law	4
Data Analytics
MTH 1410	Calculus I (or MTH 1310)	4
STS 2910	Introduction to Statistical Analysis	4
STS 2920	Introduction to SAS Programming	4
STC 3110	Intermediate Statistical Analysis with SAS Applications	4
STS 3120	Applied Multivariate Statistics	4
STS 3130	Data Mining and Predictive Analytics	4
Computer Science
CSC 1710	Introduction to Programming	4
CSC 1720	Advanced Programming with Data Structures	4
2 additional courses	at or above 2000 level	8
Media Production (cannot double dip with Major Electives)
COM 2262	Video Practicum	2
MPE 2011	Multi Camera Production	4
MPE 2012	Real Time Graphics Lab	1
MPE 2261	Podcasting Workshop	2
MPE 3003	Directing Workshop	2
MPE 3010	Drone Pilot Certification	4
MPE 3011	Drone Production Workshop	2
MPE 3050	Production/Planning/Finance	4
Course Descriptions

Requirements for Minor in Journalism

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
JOU 2243	Reporting and Writing Across Platforms	4
Select 12 credits from the following list of courses. At least 8 credits must be at the 3000-level or above:
JOU 2283	Multimedia Storytelling	2
JOU 3313	Feature Writing	4
JOU 3331	Video Journalism Reporting	4
JOU 3363	Opinion Writing	2
JOU 2881/4881	Special Topics	1-4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
Course Descriptions

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Our innovative 21st-century approach to journalism provides you the opportunity to develop story-telling skills that are essential for the realities and possibilities of the ever-evolving media landscape while also allowing you to explore your passion outside of the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication.

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