Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Multimedia Journalism Major

Major Requirements

The requirements for a major in multimedia journalism are 36 credits:

Multimedia Journalism Courses
ENG 317News Writing4
ENG 318Feature Writing4
ENG 403Investigating and Narrating the News4
ENG/COM 422Mass Communications Law and Ethics4
Select 8 credits from the following:8
Video Production
Interviewing
Audio Production & Podcasting
Broadcast Performance
Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting
Electronic News Gathering
Select 4 credits from the following:4
Appreciating Film
New Media
Global Cinema
Analyzing Film
Documentary - Historical Film
Select 8 credits from the following:8
Digital Photography
Digital Design
Academic Internship
Group Communication and Team Building
Strategic Communication and Public Relations
Advertising
Organizational Communication
Foundations in Creative Writing
Business Writing
Technical Writing
Editing and Grammar for Professionals
Nonfiction Writing Seminar
Film and Literature
Total Hours36

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the cocurricular activities in the three departments, including The Concordian, Concordia On-Air, KORD radio and Public Relations Club.

Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree.  See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.