College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposes
only; see the catalog for official details.

Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Progression Plan-Classic

Campus Availability

  • Flagstaff

Year 1

Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 104 Grammar & Style 1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. COM 101 Communication Analysis 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. Foundation English 4
4. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
5. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 131 Basic Reporting 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. JLS 105 Introduction To Journalism 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. Foundation Math 3
4. Liberal Studies Science and Applied Science 3
5. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.

Year 2

Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 284 Basic Photojournalism 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. COM 200 Basic Communication Theory 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. Liberal Studies Lab Science Lecture 3
4. Liberal Studies Lab Science Lab 1
5. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
6. General Elective Course 3
Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 231 Community Reporting 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. JLS 251, JLS 333, or JLS 408 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
4. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
5. General Elective Course 3

Year 3

Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 250 Introduction To Video Journalism 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. JLS 251, JLS 333, or JLS 408 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. Journalism Major Track Elective 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
Notes: Complete 6 units from one of the four following track options: Broadcasting, Writing and Editing, Photojournalism, or Sports. Pre-requisites may differ depending upon selected courses, please work with your advisor to plan for these pre-requisites accordingly.
4. Liberal Studies and/or Diversity 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
5. General Elective Course 3
Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 328W or JLS 335W 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. Journalism Major Track Elective 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
Notes: Complete 6 units from one of the four following track options: Broadcasting, Writing and Editing, Photojournalism, or Sports. Pre-requisites may differ depending upon selected courses, please work with your advisor to plan for these pre-requisites accordingly.
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3

Year 4

Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 205 Innovations In Media Practice 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2. COM 400 Mass Communication Regulation And Responsibility 3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3
Course Description Units Notes
1. JLS 431C Journalism Capstone Project 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
Notes: Discuss this course with your faculty mentor prior to enrollment.
2. General Elective Course 3
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3

General Information

Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses. The use of Progression Plans does not constitute a contract with the University. Progression Plans are a planning tool to help you define a pathway towards degree completion.

The NAU academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies. Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the academic catalog as the official, authoritative source. For a full description of degree requirements and course descriptions, refer to the Academic Catalog (link at the top of the page).

Some courses may have prerequisites and/or require an appropriate placement score (i.e. Mathematics and English). If you do not have the prerequisite course(s) or placement, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.

If you are an NAU student, Jacks Planner (an interactive version of progression plans) may be available to you. To get to Jacks Planner, log into your Student Center in LOUIE and click on Jacks Planner.