Journalism - B.A.

The journalism program prepares students for careers in the news media. By following the journalism emphasis or the photojournalism concentration, students prepare for positions on newspapers and magazines as reporters, photographers, columnists, and editorial writers, or for positions in public relations. The major includes the core requirements and one concentration.

Core Requirements

 
 
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
JOUR 100 News Reporting
4
JOUR 115 News Editing
2
JOUR 315 Syntax & Grammar for the Professional Writer
4
JOUR 317 Graphic Production Processes & Design for Publications
4
JOUR 460 Law & the Mass Media
4
JOUR 467 Ethics of Mass Media - Print & Electronic
4
JOUR 499 Senior Seminar
4
PHOT 230 Documentary Photography
4
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Journalism Emphasis
Program Chairperson: George Keeler

 
 
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
JOUR 220 Newspaper Production (2 semesters)
2,2
JOUR 300 Advanced News Reporting
4
JOUR 313 Feature Writing
2
JOUR 325 Magazine Production (2 semesters)
2,2
JOUR 497 Internship
1-4
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• Check out the Journalism facilities
• Visit the Campus Times and La Verne Magazine Websites
• View samples of Student Work
 

Photojournalism Concentration
Program Chairperson: Gary Colby

 
 
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
PHOT 327 Staff Photography (two semesters)
2,2
PHOT 350 Color Photography
4
PHOT 356 Digital Portfolio
3
PHOT 450 Special Topics in Photography
4
PHOT 497 Internship
1-4
Supportive Electives  
PHOT 327 Staff Photography (two semesters)
2,2
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• Visit the Photography Department website
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