Academic Programs
Journalism
Strategic Communication
(Revised Fall 2020)
ATTENTION: The new Scripps curriculum shown here only applies to first-year students entering the university in Fall 2020 and later. Continuing students still follow the original curriculum and Course Completion Record they had when they started at Hampton. Students should schedule meetings with their assigned Scripps adviser throughout each semester for academic guidance.
We prepare our journalism students to be the next generation of reporters, producers, photojournalists and editors. They learn the professional skills and concepts needed to pursue careers across multimedia technologies. Receiving a solid grounding in reporting, editing, ethics, news judgment, layout and design, students also become skilled in digital editing of video and audio while becoming solid journalists.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 101 Written Com I |
3 |
ENG 102 Written Com II |
3 |
|
MAT 110 College Math II or higher |
3 |
COM 103 Oral Com |
3 |
|
UNV 101 The Individual & Life |
1 |
HEA 200 Health Ed or two PED Classes |
2 |
|
* Natural Science |
3 |
SOC 205 Intro to Sociology |
3 |
|
JAC 101 Media/Multicultural Society |
3 |
JAC 110 Intro to Media Writing |
3 |
|
JAC 105 Grammar & AP Style |
3 |
JAC 200 Visual Media |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Total |
17 |
Sophomore Year
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall Courses JAC 210 Reporting & Newswriting |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses JAC 340 Broadcast Newswriting |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses JAC 265 Intro to Radio/TV |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses JAC 440 News Production |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses MES 130 Environ. Science or SCI 102 |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses HUM 201 Humanities |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses HUM 202 Humanities II or sub |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses CSC 120 Intro to Computers |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses HIS 106 World Civilizations II |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Total |
Credits 15 |
Spring Courses Total |
Credits 15 |
Junior Year
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall Courses JAC 310 Advanced Reporting & Newswriting |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses JAC 410 Content Editing |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses ** JAC Specialized Skills |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses ** JAC Specialized Skills |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 1 |
Spring Courses ***JAC Elective |
Credits 2 |
|
Fall Courses POL 201 Intro to Political Science |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses PHI 210 Logic/Scientific Method or sub |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses PSY 203 Intro to Psychology |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Total |
Credits 15 |
Spring Courses Total |
Credits 15 |
Senior Year
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall Courses JAC 404 Media Ethics or JAC 405 Media Law |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses ***JAC Elective |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses JAC 495 Senior Capstone (Journalism) |
Credits 1 |
Spring Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses ETR 210 Intro to Entrepreneurship |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses Liberal Arts/Science elective |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 3 |
Spring Courses Liberal Arts/Science elective |
Credits 3 |
|
Fall Courses Minor/Area of Emphasis course |
Credits 3 |
||
|
Fall Courses Total |
Credits 15 |
Spring Courses Total |
Credits 12 |
TOTAL Credits 120
* Choose ONE of the following: APS 101 Weather and Climate, APS 102 Natural Disasters, APS 105 Elements of Astronomy, APS 106 Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies, BIO 101 Nature of Life, BIO 103 General Biology, CHE 101 General Chemistry, SCI 102 Introduction to Physical Science, SCI 104 Introduction to Physical Science (Lab attached), SCI 203 Introduction to Nanoscience, MES 102 Earth and Ocean Systems, MES 130 Introduction to Environmental Science.
** Choose TWO of the following: JAC 330 Social and Multimedia Analytics, JAC 420 Media Research, JAC 453 Digital Media Innovation.
*** Choose any TWO from JAC courses listed in the Program of Study not taken and from the following: JAC 220 Principles of Public Relations, JAC 230 Principles of Advertising, JAC260 Script Writing, JAC 301 Web Design and Production, JAC 305 Visual Communication, JAC 307 Digital Photography and Imaging, JAC 320 PR Campaigns and Media Brand Marketing, JAC 403 Media Entrepreneurship, JAC 406 Media Management, JAC 407 Pop Culture in Media, JAC 408 Sports Journalism, JAC 412 Feature and Editorial Storytelling, JAC 414 Business Journalism, JAC 415 Photojournalism, JAC 425 Crisis Communication, JAC 427 Event Management, JAC 430 Advanced Media Analytics, JAC 445 Animation and Motion Graphics, JAC 450 Special Topics, JAC 451 Specialized Skills, JAC 452 International Journalism and Communications, JAC 454 Civil Rights Era and the Media, JAC 460 Independent Study in Journalism and Communications, JAC 465 Internship in Journalism and Communications, JAC 467 Practicum in Journalism and Communications.