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Journalism and Mass Communication, BA


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
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Term 1 0 - 13 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 1  
critical course 3  
critical course 1  
  1    
  3  
  1  
 
Mathematics (MATH)
3    
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 13
  • ASU 101-CS required of all first-year 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 13 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
Term 3 29 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Students interested in strategic communication should contact their academic adviser to review course options and related minors.
  • Courses you are taking now will impact your eligibility for certain Capstone courses. Please consult with your academic adviser to make sure you are on the right track to achieve your goal.
Term 4 45 - 61 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
 
Related Area Course
3  
  3    
critical course
Complete JMC 201 AND JMC 301 course(s).
   
critical course
Complete JMC 305 AND JMC 366 course(s).
   
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
  • Explore careers and internship opportunities through Cronkite Career Services.
Term 5 61 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • Students following a strategic communication emphasis should enroll in JMC 310; all others should enroll in JMC 473.
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 6 78 - 94 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
  3  
 
Related Area Course
3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic adviser.
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
Term 7 94 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
 
Upper Division Related Area Course
3  
  3  
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 12
  • Capstone courses may be completed in any semester. Consult with your academic adviser to review your eligibility for certain courses.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Related Area Course
3  
  3  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
  2    
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
  • Students interested in additional Capstone course credit can apply it toward their JMC or MCO elective credit. Consult with your academic adviser for more information.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Journalism and Mass Communication, BA
College/School: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 13 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Mathematics (MATH)
Hours: 3
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • ASU 101-CS required of all first-year 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
13 - 29 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
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
Term 3
29 - 45 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
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
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Students interested in strategic communication should contact their academic adviser to review course options and related minors.
  • Courses you are taking now will impact your eligibility for certain Capstone courses. Please consult with your academic adviser to make sure you are on the right track to achieve your goal.
Term 4
45 - 61 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
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Related Area Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete JMC 201 AND JMC 301 course(s).
critical course
Complete JMC 305 AND JMC 366 course(s).
critical course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
  • Explore careers and internship opportunities through Cronkite Career Services.
Term 5
61 - 78 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
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Students following a strategic communication emphasis should enroll in JMC 310; all others should enroll in JMC 473.
  • Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 6
78 - 94 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Related Area Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Advanced Skills course should be selected in consultation with academic adviser.
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
Term 7
94 - 106 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Related Area Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Capstone courses may be completed in any semester. Consult with your academic adviser to review your eligibility for certain courses.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Upper Division Related Area Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Hours: 2
necessary course
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Related Area courses must be approved by an academic adviser.
  • Students interested in additional Capstone course credit can apply it toward their JMC or MCO elective credit. Consult with your academic adviser for more information.
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