B.A. in Communication with a Concentration in Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication (CO.JPS.BA)

B.A. in Communication with a Concentration in Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication (CO.JPS.BA)

Communication Core Requirements (18 credits)
CO-100Communication Foundations3
CO-155Media Literacy3
CO-204Introduction to Media Writing3
CO-220Public Speaking3
CO-221Introduction to Digital Media (Satisfies Technological Literacy (TL) in Gen*Ed)3
CO-226Intercultural Communication (Satisfies Cultural Diversity (CD) in Gen*Ed)3
Journalism/Public Relations Concentration Requirements (19 credits)
CO-211Introduction to Journalism3
CO-215Newswriting3
CO-264Co-Curricular Practicum in Journalism1
or CO-265 Co-Curricular Practicum in Public Relations
CO-293Social Media3
CO-295Introduction to Public Relations3
CO-313Digital Media Writing3
CO-333Multimedia Journalism3
Journalism/Public Relations Focus Area (24 credits)
Take eight (8) courses from course type COJPS24
Communication Electives (15 credits)
Take five (5) three-credit CO courses at 200+ level or within any discipline15
Outside of Major Requirements (3 credits)
HU-201Critical Discourse ((Satisfies Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD) in Gen*Ed)3
Free Electives (5 credits) 1
Select 5 or more credits of free electives 15
General Education Requirements (36 credits) 2
Complete 36 credits as outlined on the General Education table 236
Total Credits120
1

Please consult with your advisor regarding the required number of free electives that must be completed.

2

The General Education curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits. However, students may be able to share credits from within their major or interdisciplinary requirements. Please consult with your advisor to determine which General Education (http://catalog.monmouth.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-programs-support-services-regulations/general-education-requirements/) courses must be completed.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EN-101 College Composition I3EN-102 College Composition II3
Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV)3Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR,DA,MU,TH3
Gen*Ed World Languages 3Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV)3
CO-100 Communication Foundations3CO-155 Media Literacy3
CO-211 Introduction to Journalism or 2953CO-211 Introduction to Journalism or 2953
MA-100 Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving (Recommended)3 
Semester Credits18Semester Credits15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)3Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives or Social Science Survey (HS.SV or SS.SV)3
Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,GL,GO,PH,SC3CO-215 Newswriting or 3133
CO-204 Introduction to Media Writing3CO-221 Introduction to Digital Media (Satisfies Gen*Ed Technological Literacy (TL)3
CO-215 Newswriting or 3133CO-293 Social Media3
CO-220 Public Speaking3 
Semester Credits15Semester Credits12
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,GL,GO,PH, SC3HU-201 Critical Discourse (Satisfies Gen*Ed Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD))3
CO-226 Intercultural Communication (Satisfies Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity (CD)3CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3
CO-333 Multimedia Journalism3CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3
CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3
200+ level elective in CO or other discipline3200+ level elective in CO or other discipline3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PR-4xx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3
CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3
CO-xx COJPS Focus Elective3200+ level elective in CO or other discipline3
200+ level elective in CO or other discipline3200+ level elective in CO or other discipline3
Elective2Elective (Internship Recommended)3
CO-264 Co-Curricular Practicum in Journalism or 2651 
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Total Credits 120