Major Map
2017
- 2018 Catalog Year
General
Studies Maroon
Degree:
BA
CSJMCBA
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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3 |
C |
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C |
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C |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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4 |
C |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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Term 3
32 - 48 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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3 |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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C |
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Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Students interested in Public Relations should enroll in JMC 301
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Term 4
48 - 64 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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3 |
C |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
AND
Global Awareness (G)
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C |
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Complete JMC 305 AND JMC 366 course(s).
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Related Area courses must be approved by an academic advisor
- Explore an internship
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Term 5
64 - 80 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- Students interested in Public Relations should enroll in JMC 310. Review course recommendations with academic advisor.
- Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic advisor.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview
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Term 7
96 - 108 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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6 |
C |
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
12 |
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- Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic advisor
- Related Area courses must be approved by an academic advisor
- Gather professional references
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: B-
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determined placement into first-year composition courses
- ASU
Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman and transfer students
- ASU Language Placement:
Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other
students should take a placement exam.
Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 3
32 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Students interested in Public Relations should enroll in JMC 301
Term 4
48 - 64 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
AND
Global Awareness (G)
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete JMC 305 AND JMC 366 course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Related Area courses must be approved by an academic advisor
- Explore an internship
Term 5
64 - 80 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Students interested in Public Relations should enroll in JMC 310. Review course recommendations with academic advisor.
- Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic advisor.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview
Term 6
80 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic advisor
- Students following PR track should enroll in JMC 436; all others should enroll in JMC 473
- Related Area courses must be approved by an academic advisor
Term 7
96 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic advisor
- Related Area courses must be approved by an academic advisor
- Gather professional references
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Professional Programs require placement
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