CMME.JRNL, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Journalism Specialization
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 60
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | CMME 2000 Intro to Media Studies (5) |
CMME 2200 Multimedia Reporting (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250 (5) | Language 1350 (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CMME 2010 Introduction to Communication (5) |
CMME 3200 Investigative Journalism (5) |
CMME Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CMME 3000 Communication Law (5) |
CMME 3201 Reporting for Social Change (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CMME Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CMME 4010 Research Seminar in Communication (5) | CMME Practical Requirement (5) | CMME 4200 Multimedia Entrepreneurship (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | CMME 4020 Project Capstone (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Any CMME course not required by the major or your specialization can
count as an elective. These electives may also be used as credit toward an
additional specialization as long as all specialization requirements are
met. - CMME Practical requirement: 5 credits. Choose from CMME 4000 Practical
Experience in Communication, 4001 Strategic Communication Consultancy,
4950 Internship, or advisor approved leadership course such as study abroad
or debate. - CMME 4010 (research) and 4020 (Capstone) can be taken during any quarter
of your senior year and can be taken in any order.