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Journalism and
Communications This field includes three majors targeted toward the media professions— journalism, public relations, and integrated communications (advertising)—and a communications major with two concentrations, media studies and professional communications. All programs can be completed at both the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses. Major in Journalism Leading to a BA Degree Students majoring in journalism may focus their studies on one of five concentrations by taking two electives in one of the following areas: writing/reporting, magazine, visual media, broadcast, or editing. Students also may follow a general curriculum without a concentration. Students must have completed Jour 201 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better to begin their studies as journalism majors. For students entering the program in fall 2003 and later, the major requires 11 courses in journalism, eight of which are core courses plus a capstone course. Transfer students must complete at least six of these courses at Roosevelt. All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of C or higher. The School of Communication recommends a minor of at least 15 semester hours in a program such as political science, psychology, English, sociology, economics, or history. Core courses:
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Minor in Journalism The requirement for a minor in journalism is all required courses except Jour 321 Internship. Public Relations Major in Public Relations leading to a BA degree Students must have completed Jour 201 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better to begin their studies as public relations majors. The major requires 10 courses in journalism and public relations, six of which are core classes and four of which are electives in journalism or public relations. Transfer students must complete at least six of these courses at Roosevelt. All courses in the major must be passed with grades of C or higher. The School strongly recommends a minor consisting of at least 15 semester hours in a program such as psychology, English, sociology, economics, history, or political science. The School also recommends at least two courses in English literature and at least one course in economics, as well as electives in a foreign language or cultural studies; Psyc 200 and Psyc 362 or Mgmt 358 ; and at least one course in public speaking. Students may elect appropriate courses in the College of Business Administration. Core courses:
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Minor in Public Relations Five of the six required courses in the core curriculum are required for public relations minors. Jour 321 is excluded. Integrated Communications Major in Integrated Communications (Advertising) leading to a BA degree Students must have completed Jour 201 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better to begin their studies as integrated communications (advertising) majors. The major requires 10 courses in journalism and advertising, six of which are core courses and four of which are electives. Transfer students must complete at least six of these courses at Roosevelt University. All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of C or higher. The School of Communication recommends a minor consisting of at least 15 semester hours in a program such as psychology, English, marketing, sociology, or economics. The School also recommends at least one course in economics, one course in speech, and two courses in marketing. Core courses:
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Minor in Integrated Communications (Advertising) Five of the six core courses in the integrated communications major are required for the minor. Jour 321 is excluded. The major in communications with concentrations in professional communications or media studies can be completed at both the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses. The professional communications concentration is geared toward those who currently work in business or plan careers in business and want to broadly develop their communication skills. The media studies concentration is for those interested in exploring the media and their effects and influences in society, politics, and culture. Major in
Communications leading to a BA degree Students concentrating in professional communications take 12 courses in communications, eight of which are core courses and four of which are electives. Transfer students must complete at least six of these courses at Roosevelt. All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of C of higher. Core courses:
Electives:
Major in
Communications leading to a BA degree Students concentrating in media studies take 12 courses in communications, eight of which are core courses and four of which are electives. Transfer students must complete at least six of these courses at Roosevelt. All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of C or higher. Core courses:
Electives:
Minor in
Communications
Minor in Communications
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