requirements

Major in Broadcast Journalism

  • COM 120 Mass Media
  • COM 121 Writing for the Mass Media
  • COM 220 Digital Storytelling
  • COM 230 Television Production
  • COM 236 Photojournalism I
  • COM 245 Broadcast Performance
  • COM 328 Media Effects and Criticism
  • COM 351 Reporting for Print and Online Media
  • COM 352 Reporting for Broadcast Media
  • COM 406 Broadcast Journalism
  • COM 430 Communications Law
  • 9 hours from the following:
    • COM 320 Organizational Communication
    • COM 326 Social Documentary
    • COM 323 Principles of Public Relations
    • COM 327 Interactive Media
    • COM 336 Photojournalism II
    • COM 347 Broadcast News Producing and Management
    • COM 343 Public Relations Writing
    • COM 407 Opinion Writing
    • COM 487 Internship in Public Relations

Minor in Broadcast Journalism

  • COM 120 Mass Media
  • COM 121 Writing for the Mass Media
  • COM 220 Digital Storytelling
  • COM 236 Photojournalism I
  • COM 352 Reporting for Broadcast Media
  • 6 hours from the following (to include 3 upper level):
    • COM 230 Television Production
    • COM 245 Broadcast Performance
    • COM 347 Broadcast News Producing and Management
    • COM 406 Advanced Broadcast Reporting
    • COM 415 Magazine and Feature Writing
    • COM 451 Investigative Reporting

Major in Media Communications

  • COM 120 Mass Media
  • COM 220 Digital Storytelling
  • COM 230 Television Production
  • COM 245 Broadcast Performance
  • COM 360 Publication Design
  • COM 327 Interactive Media
  • COM 329 Principles of Advertising
  • COM 410 Digital Filmmaking
  • COM 430 Communications Law
  • 6 hours from the following:
    • COM 320 Organizational Communication
    • COM 328 Media Effects and Criticism
    • COM 355 Communication Theory and Research
  • 3 hours from the following:
    • COM 301 Symbolism in Theatre and Film
    • COM 338 Development of Cinema
  • 9 hours from the following:
    • COM 399 Media Communications Practicum (repeatable 3 times)
    • COM 485 Internship in Radio Broadcasting
    • COM 486 Internship in Television Broadcasting

Minor in Media Communications

  • 15 hours from the following:
    • COM 120 Mass Media
    • COM 220 Digital Storytelling
    • COM 230 Television Production
    • COM 245 Broadcast Performance
    • COM 360 Publication Design
    • COM 327 Interactive Media
    • COM 410 Digital Filmmaking
  • 3 hours from the following:
    • COM 320 Organizational Communication
    • COM 328 Media Effects and Criticism
    • COM 355 Communication Theory and Research
    • COM 399 Media Communications Practicum

 

 


opportunities

Union Broadcasting Society
The Union Broadcasting Society exists for students interested in the broadcasting field. The Society plans to become affiliated with the student chapter of Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and Alpha Epsilon Rho, a professional broadcasting fraternity. UBS produces Focus on Jackson, a half-hour television magazine aired on local stations as well as producing a syndicated game show and Union’s basketball games. The Society seeks to strengthen students’ contacts with professionals in the broadcasting industry.
Advisor: Steve Beverly
Facebook Group
MORE OPPORTUNITIES


Scholarship Banquet with Tony Blair Oct 3, 6:00pm: Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson, Tennessee
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will be the keynote speaker for Union University’s 14th annual Scholarship Banquet Oct. 3 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. : more event info

Fall Classes Begin Aug 23, 8:00am

Fall Convocation Aug 26, 10:00am: G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel

FOCUS: New Student Orientation Aug 19, 9:00am

Freshmen Registration Jun 20, 9:00am

Communication Arts Awards Banquet May 10, 5:00pm: Grant Events Center
Come out to enjoy a great dinner and celebrate the end of the 2010-2011 school year with all of the Com. Arts faculty and staff. Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale at the end of April.

Union Scholarship Symposium May 4, 9:00am: Jackson Campus

COMUnion Chicago Mar 3, 9:00am: Chicago, IL
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Golin Harris, the Ketchum Agency, the Chicago Film Office, the Mayor's Office of Special Events, Art Institute of Chicago, and NBC/Universal Chicago.

Final Exams Dec 7, 8:00am

Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am