Broadcast Journalism Transfer Pathway

The MSUM Broadcast Journalism program has strong ties to local and regional media, including the local news directors at all of the network-affiliated television stations in Fargo-Moorhead. Professional broadcast journalists teach in the program at MSUM, so you'll learn firsthand from industry professionals what a career in the field will entail after graduation.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 220 Layout & Typography I 3
COMM 230* Photography 3
COMM 308 Broadcast Journalism 3
COMM 285* Intercultural Communication 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
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 309 Reporting (WI) 3
COMM 341 TV News Writing 3
COMM 343 TV New Photography 3
COMM 344 TV News Video Editing 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 400 Media Ethics and Issues 3
COMM 400 Broadcast Documentary 3
Electives* Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *At least one elective should be a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 344 TV News Video Editing 3
COMM 342 TV News Reporting 3
COMM 403 Communications Law 3
Electives Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BS

Degree: Broadcast Journalism

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