MY HOPEFULL MAJORS AT EKU I'M GOING TO TRY TO DOUBLE MAJOR I'M HOPING TO CONTINUE TO MAJOR IN JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS BELOW ARE MY CLASS REQUIREMENTS
The Journalism program is committed to developing educated professionals. We combine hands-on training in professional skills with a strong emphasis on teaching students to read, think, and communicate clearly, critically, and creatively. From the day students walk into the classroom, they begin reporting and writing stories as well as understanding what journalism means and why it matters. The day students walk out, they're ready to work. The training in reporting, writing, editing, visual communication, and new communications technology, combined with the study of the institutions, processes and effects of mass media in society, prepares our students not just for their first job, but for becoming leaders in the field. Journalism majors also gain experience and training by working on our nationally acclaimed student newspaper, The Eastern Progress.
Careers in JournalismOur program focuses on print media. Our graduates work in a variety of positions demanding writing, editing, and communication skills. The program prepares students for careers in print journalism, including newspapers, magazines, and Web-based outlets. Other students find the journalism major provides the writing skills and deadline discipline necessary to excel as lawyers, community leaders and public relations professionals.
PhilosophyThe Department of Communication combines journalism theory and philosophies and applies them to the practice through technology and practical learning opportunities. Professors are experienced, enthusiastic and passionate about giving students the skills necessary to succeed. Courses emphasize hands-on learning and models of instruction that teach students how to be successful professionals in an ever-changing environment.
Curriculum Guide
back to topFreshman YearFirst SemesterBTO 100...............1COM 20...............3Gen Ed. (17).........1Gen. Ed. (01)........3Gen. Ed. (19)........2Gen. Ed. (03)........3Gen. Ed. (21)........3Total.............16 Hours
Second SemesterGen.Ed.(05)..........3Gen.Ed.(02)..........3Gen.Ed.(18)..........1Gen.Ed.(07)..........3Free Elective.........6Total.............16 Hours
Sophomore YearFirst SemesterJou 302................1Free Elective........1COM 201............3Gen. Ed.(06)........3Gen. Ed.(13)........3Gen. Ed.(20)........2Gen. Ed.(9)..........3Total..............16 Hours
Second SemesterJou 305.................3Jou 325.................3Jou/Com Elective...1Com 301...............3Gen. Ed.(10).........3Gen. Ed.(14).........3
Total..............16 Hours
Junior YearFirst SemesterJou 310.....................3Jou 401.....................3Jou/Com Elective.......1Gen.Ed.(15)...............3Gen.Ed.(11)..............3Minor........................3University WritingRequirement
Total.....................16 Hours
Second SemesterCom 405...................3Jou/Com Elective.......3Minor........................3Free Electives............3Gen.Ed.(4,8,12,16)...3Free Electives............1
Total...................16 Hours
Senior YearFirst SemesterJou 425.........................3Com 491.......................1Minor............................6Gen.Ed.(4,8,12,16).......3Free Elective.................3Total.......................16 Hours
Second SemesterJou/Com Elective..........3Minor/Free Electives.....6Free Electives...............7
Total.......................16 Hours
Join the growing number of communication studies majors at EKU! The ability to communicate effectively is the leading skill employers seek in their employees. Communication studies courses help you become more proficient in speaking confidently, writing effectively, thinking critically, and problem-solving.
Careers in Communication Studies A degree in Communication Studies can take you as far as you can dream. For example, graduates have successfully entered careers in corporate instructional training, consulting, management, pharmaceutical sales, nonprofit agencies, health care organizations, human service agencies, and alternative dispute resolution. Moreover, many of our graduates have gone on to achieve graduate degrees in communication, law, politics, dispute resolution, and the seminary. A degree in Communication Studies can be tailored to fit your individual career goals.
PhilosophyThe Department of Communication combines communication theory and philosophies and applies them to the practice of "real world" situations. Professors are experienced, enthusiastic and passionate about giving students the skills necessary to succeed. Courses emphasize hands-on learning and models of instruction that teach students how to be successful professionals in an ever-changing environment.
Curriculum Guide
back to topFreshman YearFirst SemesterBTO 100........................1CMS 200.......................3Gen.Ed.(17)....................1Gen.Ed.(19)....................2Gen.Ed.(21)....................3Gen.Ed.(03)....................3Gen.Ed.(01)....................3
Total.......................16 Hours
Second SemesterGen.Ed.(02)...................3Gen.Ed.(04 ,08, 12, 16)......3Gen.Ed.(04 ,08, 12, 16)......3Spe 210.........................3Spe 205.........................3Gen.Ed.(18)...................1
Total........................16 Hours
Sophomore YearFirst SemesterGen.Ed.(07).....................3Gen.Ed.(09).....................3Gen.Ed.(10).....................3Free Elective....................3CMS 310.........................3CMS 250.........................3
Total.......................18 Hours
Second SemesterGen.Ed.(05)....................3Gen.Ed.(11)....................3Gen.Ed.(13)....................3Gen.Ed.(14)....................3CMS 320........................3
Total.......................15 Hours
Junior YearFirst SemesterGen.Ed(06).....................3Gen.Ed.(15)....................3CMS 325........................3CMS 350........................3CMS 375........................3Free Elective....................3
Total......................15 Hours
Second SemesterFree Elective......................3CMS 300..........................3CMS 305..........................3CMS 406..........................3CMS 450..........................3
Total.......................15 Hours
Senior YearFirst SemesterCMS 410........................3CMS 315 or 349.............3Free Electives..................9
Total.......................15 Hours
Second SemesterCMS 475..........................3CMS 420..........................3Free Electives..................12
Total.......................18 Hours
