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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Digital Journalism, BS (988A)


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Program Code: 988A
CIP Code: 09.0401

Non-Teaching

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


If taken for the major, either COM 2103  or COM 2105 , and either COM 3130  or COM 3300  may count in General Education.

Major Requirements (45 Hours)


An overall 2.0 GPA is required in the major. 18 semester hours must be completed at Appalachian.

  • Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
  • Senior Capstone Experience (CAP) must be met

Major Electives (3 Hours)


Journalism majors must complete 3 hours of Communication courses

Selected topics, independent study, and internships are included as coursework major electives

Minor Required (12-25 Hours)


  • 9 hours of a minor must be completed at Appalachian

Electives (9-28 Hours)


To total a minimum of 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


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