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
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES


Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am

COMUnion New York trip Sep 30, 12:10pm: New York, NY
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Fox News, NBC Studios, Good Housekeeping magazine. Opportunities to go to a Broadway show, the Empire State Building and Staten Island.

Moe's Night for Union University Oct 1, 4:00pm: Moe's Southwest Grill, Vann Drive
Moe's is sponsoring a special night for Union University student on October 1st. There are giveaways and music from 6–9 p.m.

Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park

First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am

Freshmen Registration Jun 15, 8:00am: Grant Events Center

Mass Media in a Changing World: Media Ethics May 14, 6:00pm: PAC D-52
Featuring Tom Cooper, professor of media and visual arts at Emerson College in Boston, Mass.

2009 Communication Arts Banquet May 5, 6:00pm: Grant Events Center
The end of the year Communication Arts dinner, for all majors and minors in the Communication Arts department, featuring the Outstanding Student awards and several door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Comm. Arts suite. Tickets available until Friday, May 1st.: more event info

COMUnion Chicago Apr 22, 12:00pm: Chicago
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Golin Harris, the Ketchum Agency, the United Center and NBC/Universal Chicago.

Mass Media in a Changing World: Broadcasting Apr 23, 6:00pm: PAC D-52
Featuring Fred Jackson, news director of American Family Network, and Keli McAlister, news anchor and executive producer at WBBJ in Jackson.