Photojournalism Transfer Pathway

The BS in Photojournalism program will develop your visual and audio storytelling skills to produce award-winning publications. As one of the only photojournalism programs in the region, MSUM's Photojournalism Transfer Pathway will help you join the ranks of alumni well known for what they do, and who do their jobs exceedingly well.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 220 Layout and Typography I 3
COMM 230* Photography 3
COMM 330 Photojournalism 3
Electives Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the college, an elective may be taken instead.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 343 TV News Photography 3
COMM 344 TV News Video Editing 3
COMM 309 Reporting (WI) 3
COMM 431 Photo Story 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing Intensive course

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 285 Intercultural Communication 3
COMM 403 Communications Law 3
COMM 400 Media Ethics & Issues 3
COMM 440 Broadcast Documentary 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *One elective course should be writing intensive at the 200 level or higher.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 305 Imaging & Photo Illustration 3
COMM 430 Documentary Photography 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BS

Degree: Photojournalism

Total Credits: 60

Electives may be used to earn a minor.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses