The University of Texas at Austin Moody College of Communication 35 courses 120 total credits
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Hours chosen from: Additional J course (Specialized Skills or Concept Courses) | 3 credits |
| Hours chosen from: Additional J coursework | 3 credits |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 24 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Communication | 12 credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
| For the full list of approved courses, visit https://moody.utexas.edu/academics/degree-programs/bachelor-journalism | credits |
| For the full list of approved courses, visit https://moody.utexas.edu/academics/degree-programs/bachelor-journalism | credits |
| For the full list of approved courses, visit https://moody.utexas.edu/academics/degree-programs/bachelor-journalism | credits |
Foundations
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| J 301F | Fundamental Issues in Journalism | 3 |
| J 302F | Digital Storytelling Basics | 3 |
| J 304F | The Journalist Voice | 3 |
Applications
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| J 310F | Reporting: Words | 3 |
| J 311F | Reporting: Images | 3 |
Professional Practices (See Course List) (No more than three hours of internship credit may be counted)
Specialized Skills and Concepts
Courses that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to:
Concepts Courses
Courses that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to:
Professional Practices
Courses that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| J 360F | Internship | 3 |
| J 361F | Reporting Texas | 3 |
| J 362F | Journalism Portfolio | 3 |
| J 363C | Broadcast Capstone | 3 |
| J 363D | Digital Innovations Capstone | 3 |
| J 363K | News Documentaries | 3 |
| J 363Q | Capstone in Podcasting | 3 |
| J 363V | Visual Capstone | 3 |
| J 363W | Reporting Capstone | 3 |
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