Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A.

University Admissions - College of Arts and Sciences

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

For Admission information specific to the College of Arts and Sciences, see the information at College of Arts and Sciences .

Graduation Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences

Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

• Students must complete all State and University level graduation requirements.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in USF coursework. Note: Some Departments/program/major require a higher GPA. Students should refer to Department/program/major specific catalog requirements.
  • The College may approve an exception when a student has successfully earned the minimum grade required for all courses applied in the major but does not have a major GPA of 2.0.
• Physical Education coursework is limited to two (2) semester hours.
• ROTC courses that are primarily physical training and field experiences will not be applied to College of Arts and Sciences degree programs. All other military Science coursework will apply, in particular, coursework utilized toward completing an established ROTC minor will be applied to the total hours toward degree. 
• When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees.  All other areas of the degree audit may have overlapping credit hours applied.
• Maximum of 20 hours of S/U option. S/U contracts must be negotiated in writing within the first three (3) weeks of the term. None of the 20 credits may be taken in the student’s major unless S/U is the only grading option. Coursework fulfilling the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements and the State Communication Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Writing) and State Computation Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Math) may not be taken S/U.
• The Audit option is available only during the first 5 days of classes.
• Complete all major course requirements.
• College of Arts and Sciences students are expected to complete a minimum of 50% of their major and/or minor coursework in residence at USF. Some College of Arts and Sciences Departments/programs/majors have established additional major course hours to be taken in residency at USF. See the major or program section of the catalog for these credit-hour requirements.

Required Courses: (63 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A. (9 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.

Note: A grade of ‘C’ or higher is required for all common prerequisites.

• ENC X101 Composition I - 3 credit hours
• ENC X102 Composition II - 3 credit hours
• MMC X000-X999 Mass Media Communication OR MMC X540 Media Aesthetics- 3 credit hours 

State Mathematics Pathway – Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A. (6 Credit Hours)

The Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• MGF 1130 - Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
• MGF 1131 - Mathematical Thinking in Context Credit(s): 3

Major Core: 10 courses; 30 credit hours

NOTE: Successful completion of either MMC 2100, MMC 4200, or MMC 4203 will meet the State Common Prerequisite requirement of MMC X000-X999.

• JOU 2100 - Beginning Reporting Credit(s): 3
• JOU 3101 - Advanced Reporting Credit(s): 3
• JOU 3346C - Multimedia Reporting Credit(s): 3
• JOU 4188 - Neighborhood News Bureau Credit(s): 3
• JOU 4950 - Senior Capstone Seminar Credit(s): 2-3
• MMC 2100 - Media Writing Credit(s): 3
• MMC 3602 - Media and Society Credit(s): 3
• MMC 4200 - History and Principles of Communications Law Credit(s): 3
• MMC 4203 - Communication Ethics Credit(s): 3
• VIC 3001 - Visual Literacy Credit(s): 3

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  NOTE: Majors are required to take JOU 4950 for 3 credit hours.

Major Other Required Course: 1 course; 3 credit hours

• ANT 2410 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3

Major Electives: 6 courses; 18 credit hours

Select six courses (18 credit hours) from the following list of courses.

NOTE: Up to 6 credit hours of MMC 4945 - Internship  may count toward the Major Electives.

• JOU 3308 - Magazine Article and Feature Writing Credit(s): 3
• MMC 3140 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
• MMC 3734 - Social Media as Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
• MMC 4131 - Video Storytelling Credit(s): 3
• MMC 4133 - Video Storytelling II Credit(s): 3
• MMC 4945 - Internship Credit(s): 1-3 (up to 6 credit hours)
• MMC 4936 - Selected Topics in Mass Communications Studies Credit(s): 1-3
• PGY 3610C - Photojournalism I Credit(s): 3
• RTV 3411 - Race, Gender, & Class Issues in the Media Credit(s): 3
• VIC 4311 - InfoGraphics Design Credit(s): 3

Additional Information - Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A.

Research Opportunities - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate Advising Information

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Team provides students with support to create timely graduation plans that will integrate both their academic and professional goals.  Each of our undergraduate programs has dedicated professional advisors with specialized knowledge and understanding of the major requirements, course offerings, undergraduate research, and career opportunities in their field.  Additionally, we have dedicated pre-health and prelaw advisors to help students prepare for admission to professional graduate programs.

CAS Academic Advisor Contact information can be found here: CAS Advisors

To schedule an advising appointment: Advising Appointments

Plans of Study - Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A.

•  Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A. - 2 Year Plan of Study  
•  Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism B.A. - 4 Year Plan of Study (Fall Start)