University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Fine Arts and Humanities

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Keith E. Terry, Chair

Associate Professor: Draper

Assistant Professors: Corbett, Hyatte, Lomicky, McKenzie, Terry

Lecturers: Barrett, Brown

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Department Objectives

To increase students understanding of the roles and functions of the Mass Media in society;
To prepare students as effective creators and consumers of mediated messages;
To prepare students for careers in specialized areas such as news reporting, advertising, broadcasting, public relations and the teaching of high school journalism.

Journalism & Mass Communications Major

Five major options are available:

I. Broadcasting Option-Bachelor of Arts Degree or

Broadcasting Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

Sales/Management Emphasis

Production Emphasis

II.Broadcasting Journalism Option-Bachelor of Arts Degree or

Broadcasting Journalism Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

III. Journalism Option-Bachelor of Arts Degree or

Journalism Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

IV. Professional Journalism Comprehensive Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

Advertising Emphasis

News-Editorial Emphasis

Public Relations Emphasis

Journalism/Mass Communication Emphasis

V. Journalism Teaching Subject Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree

Minors in Broadcasting, Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication are available. Students may not select both a Major and Minor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Work in the Mass Media requires that writing be done on a typewriter or computer. Students are expected to be able to type at least 35 words per minute. Students unable to meet this standard should enroll in BSED120/121 during their Freshman year.

Minimum Grade in Required Courses
Students selecting a major in Journalism and Mass Communications must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all required departmental courses. Any Journalism and Mass Communication courses in which a "D" or "F" is recorded must be repeated until a "C" or better is earned.

Portfolio Requirements
Students selecting a major in Journalism and Mass Communication must compile evidence of achievement particular to their chosen career field. Students will present this portfolio and discuss its contents with a Faculty Portfolio Committee in the semester prior to their graduation.