Program: Journalism and Emerging Media B.S. - Kennesaw State University

Apr 07, 2025

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

The Journalism and Emerging Media major offers a professionally-focused, marketplace-relevant, and theoretically-rigorous program. It includes courses in news writing, media law, digital media production, sports reporting, investigative reporting, and community-based capstone experience. It encourages students to enroll in a for-credit internship. To be eligible to apply to a major in Journalism and Emerging Media, students must meet the School of Communication & Media (SOCM) sophomore GPA requirement of 2.75, pass the SOCM Entrance Exam (three attempts), and be accepted.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Major Requirements: (21 Credit Hours)

Advanced Digital Journalism (3 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following:

Advanced Journalism Writing: (3 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following:

Advanced Journalism Professional Practice: (3 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following:

Upper Division Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Students may choose from any SOCM course not previously taken. The list below provides recommended electives for Journalism and Emerging Media majors. Please take into account any prerequisites required. (These courses may also be taken as Free Electives) Choose two of the following (6 credit hours) Any above course taken by a student does NOT count in this category.

Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)

Upper division course work (3000-4000 level) outside of the School of Communication & Media (SOCM). These hours do not have to be taken in a single discipline, but should relate to a particular interest or career goal. Students should determine needed prerequisites. Completion of Formal Minor or Certificate Program would also satisfy the Related Studies requirement.