Emerging Media Concentration

Journalism & Media Communication, Bachelor of Science - Emerging Media Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“ required
Fundamental Skills		15
Writing – 6 hrs.
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENGL 1160	COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Oral Communication – 3 hrs.
CMST 1110	PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or CMST 2120	ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs.
MATH 1120	INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or MATH 1130	QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
or MATH 1140	QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
or MATH 1300	COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
Data Literacy – 3 hrs.
Select one from the following:
STAT 1100	DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
STAT 1530	ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course.
Breadth of Knowledge		13
Social Science – 3 hrs.
Humanities – 3 hrs.
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs.
Arts – 3 hrs.
Individual and Social Responsibility		6
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs.
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 57 Hours Required
Minimum of “C“ required
**Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement
^Course requires pre-requisite(s)
All of the following		18
JMC 1500	INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION (** ^)
JMC 2100	MEDIA WRITING (^)
JMC 2200	MEDIA PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES (^)
JMC 3340	MEDIA THEORY (^)
JMC 3350	COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (^)
JMC 4970	INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (^ 3 credits required but credits may be divided over multiple semesters)
Emerging Media Concentration		18
JMC 2370	ALL ABOUT AUDIO (^)
JMC 3030	MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM (^)
JMC 3320	VIDEO STUDIO PRODUCTION
JMC 4440	MEDIA CONTENT CREATION (^)
JMC 4460	EMERGING MEDIA CAPSTONE (^)
Select 5 of the following		15
AVN 1500	INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
JMC 2000	NEWS LITERACY (^)
JMC 2110	PHOTOGRAPHY
JMC 2150	NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING (^)
JMC 2320	VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION
JMC 2500	SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION (^)
JMC 2620	PR AND ADVERTISING DESIGN
JMC 3270	PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING (^)
JMC 3370	PODCAST THIS (^)
JMC 3400	FEATURE AND OPINION WRITING (^)
JMC 3500	PR AND ADVERTISING DESIGN (^)
JMC 3510	CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CINEMA
JMC 3710	DESIGN IN MOTION (^)
JMC 4320	TELEVISION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
JMC 4340	SPORTS BROADCASTING AND PRODUCTION (^)
JMC 4420	SPORTS WRITING (^)
Select 2 of the following		6
JMC 3700	VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (^)
JMC 4010	MEDIA HISTORY (^)
JMC 4040	SOCIAL MEDIA MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT (^)
JMC 4260	MEDIA RELATIONS
JMC 4300	RISK AND CRISIS COMMUNICATION (^)
JMC 4310	MEDIA & POLITICS (^)
JMC 4380	FILM THEORY AND CRITICISM (^)
JMC 4390	MEDIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP (^)
JMC 4400	MEDIA ETHICS (^)
JMC 4410	COMMUNICATION LAW AND POLICY (^)
JMC 4430	GLOBAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION (^)
JMC 4920	MEDIA & CULTURE (^)
Bachelor of Science in Communication - minimum hours required minor		15
A minor is required, credit hours depend on the department requirements of the minor - Grade/GPA requirement determined by department
or
2nd field of study which requires 15 credit hours in the same or related field with a minimum of 6 credits at the 3000/4000 level. - Minimum of “C“ required
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours

Journalism & Media Communication, Bachelor of Science - Emerging Media Concentration Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall		Credits
JMC 1500	INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION	3
Oral Communication		3
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I	3
Quantitative Literacy		3
Humanities		3
	Credits	15
Spring
JMC 2100	MEDIA WRITING	3
JMC 2200	MEDIA PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES	3
Civic		3
Data Literacy		3
Social Science		3
	Credits	15
Sophomore
Fall
JMC 2370	ALL ABOUT AUDIO	3
JMC 3030	MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM	3
ENGL 1160	COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY	3
Science w/ lab		4
Culture		3
	Credits	16
Spring
JMC 3340	MEDIA THEORY	3
Emerging Media elective		3
Emerging Media elective		3
Minor/2nd field course		3
Arts		3
	Credits	15
Junior
Fall
JMC 3320	VIDEO STUDIO PRODUCTION	4
JMC 3350	COMMUNICATION RESEARCH	3
Emerging Media elective		3
Emerging Media elective		3
Minor/2nd field course		3
	Credits	16
Spring
JMC 4970	INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE	3
Emerging Media elective		3
JMC advanced elective		3
Minor/2nd field course		3
Minor/2nd field course		3
	Credits	15
Senior
Fall
JMC 4440	MEDIA CONTENT CREATION	4
JMC advanced elective		3
Minor/2nd field course		3
General electives		6
	Credits	16
Spring
JMC 4460	EMERGING MEDIA CAPSTONE	4
General electives		8
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	120

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.

This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change

Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.

Placement Exams:
For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study

GPA Requirements:
2.25 cumulative GPA