Degree Majors
Journalism Concentrations
Convergent Journalism
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Convergent Journalism ( 135 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professors Bisio, Schafer, Wotkyns |
Convergent Journalism emphasis incorporates much of the curriculum offered in the Photojournalism, Magazine and News & Editorial degrees. In addition to the required courses, students select courses from Technical Communications and Broadcast Journalism. This 72-hour major is on the cutting-edge of 21st century journalism publishing. A degree in Convergent Journalism prepares graduates for jobs in print, electronic, broadcast, radio, television and online publishing. This degree does not require a minor.
72 Credit Hours
Magazine
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| Journalism - Magazines ( 131 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor Wotkyns |
Magazine emphasis provides students with critical skills to excel in magazine editorial and design departments, copy editing, publishing, and online multiplatform dissemination of magazine content.
36 Credit Hours
News and Editorial
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| Journalism - News ( 132 KB) |
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News and Editorial emphasis offers graduates a selection of varied career options. Many become reporters, copy editors, page designers, sports reporters and editors.
36 Credit Hours
Photojournalism
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| Journalism - Photojournalism ( 138 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor Bisio |
Photojournalism emphasis incorporates still images, sound capture, digital video capture and editing, voice-over narration and documentary film production published in both traditional print and convergent, multi-platform dissemination. Graduates with degrees in Photojournalism are experts in the many publication modes of convergent journalism.
36 Credit Hours
Public Relations
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| Journalism - PR ( 124 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor Starrett |
Public Relations emphasis prepares graduates for jobs in corporate and non-profit public relations, event coordination and media communications positions. This major was created using courses from a variety of disciplines ensuring our public relations graduates are well versed in all areas of media.
42 Credit Hours
Technical Communication and Media Production Majors
Corporate Communication and Training
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| Corporate Communication pre2010 ( 64 KB) |
| Corporate Communication Advising Sheet ( 148 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professors O'Donnell, Amend |
The Corporate Communication and Training concentration prepares the student for a career in managing the flow of information within and between technical and corporate communications networks and systems. The concentration includes practical experience and a theoretical understanding of corporate communication reflecting the culture that exists within a corporation. It focuses on the various methodologies for the dissemination of information within corporations and governmental agencies. The curriculum is designed to provide breadth of knowledge and multitask capability.
42 Credit Hours
Interactive Media Production
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| Multimedia Production pre2010 ( 68 KB) |
| Interactive Media Production Advising Sheet ( 144 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professors Jennings, O'Neill-Jones, Ortiz |
The Interactive Media Production concentration provides the student with the theory, production and programming practices of interactive media production used in business and industry. The concentration includes course work in the writing, editing, design, programming, and production of interactive media projects in addition to professional experience and hands-on practice with computer hardware and software. The interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum is designed to provide breadth of knowledge and multitask capability.
42 Credit Hours
Technical Writing and Editing
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| Technical Writing and Editing pre2010 ( 65 KB) |
| Technical Writing and Editing Advising Sheet ( 146 KB) |
| Course Descriptions |
| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor O'Donnell |
The Technical Writing and Editing concentration provides the student with both the theory and production practices of technical writing and editing used by industry and government. The concentration includes course work in the writing, editing, design, and production of technical reports, proposals, and manuals in addition to professional experience and hands-on practice with computer hardware and software. The curriculum is designed to provide breadth of knowledge and multitask capability.
42 Credit Hours
Video Production
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| Technical Media pre2010 ( 69 KB) |
| Video Production Advising Sheet ( 146 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor Amend |
The Video Production concentration provides the student with the theoretical and practical experience required to design, write, and produce multi-image, multimedia, and videotape productions for non-broadcast use in industry, government, and other large organizations. Such productions are frequently used for training, image creation, and technical information dissemination.
42 Credit Hours
Extended Major Options
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| Extended Major pre2010 ( 62 KB) |
| Extended Major Advising Sheet ( 182 KB) |
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| Request Advising/CAPP report Professor Amend |
To complete either of the extended major options, the student must fulfill all the requirements specified in one of the technical communications concentrations. In addition, the student must fulfill all General Studies, multicultural, and upper division course requirements of MSU Denver. Students enrolled in either extended majors are NOT required to complete a minor.
Extended Major Option 1
A student completing a community college degree may enroll for an extended major within the department if the student fulfills all of the following conditions:
• The curriculum for the associates degree to be used is accepted by the department in writing; and
• A 2+2 agreement is in place between the community college granting the degree and the Technical Communication and Media Production Department.
Extended Major Option 2
All technical communication majors who choose the Extended Major Option 2 are required to complete all 66 credit hours within the department.
66 Credit Hours
