1. Media School Core. Each of the following:
   1. Introduction to Media. One (1) course:
      • MSCH-C 101 Media i
   2. Managing Media. One (1) course:
      • MSCH-C 208 Principles of Public Relationsi
   3. Thinking Media. One (1) course:
      • MSCH-C 210 Introduction to Games i
      • MSCH-C 211 Screening Gender and Sexuality i
      • MSCH-C 212 Screening Race and Ethnicity i
      • MSCH-C 213 Introduction to Media Psychology i
      • MSCH-C 214 Race, Prejudice, and the Media i
      • MSCH-C 215 History of Videogames i
      • MSCH-C 216 Social Scientific Perspectives of Gender and Media i
      • MSCH-C 217 Image Cultures i
      • MSCH-C 218 Sports, Media and Society i
      • MSCH-C 219 Media in the Global Context i
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   4. Making Media. One (1) course:
      • MSCH-C 225 Reporting, Writing, and Editing Ii
2. Public Relations Concentration.
   1. Required Courses. Three (3) courses:
      • MSCH-C 226 Visual Communicationi
      • MSCH-J 300 Communications Lawi
      • MSCH-J 410 The Media as Ethical and Social Institutionsi
   2. Elective. One (1) course:
      • MSCH-A 301 Media and Consumer Behaviori
      • MSCH-A 305 Strategic Content Developmenti
      • MSCH-A 315 Advertising and Consumer Culturei
      • MSCH-A 347 Persuasive Messaging in Mediai
      • MSCH-A 360 Media Advertising Topicsi
      • MSCH-A 435 Advertising Issues and Researchi
      • MSCH-A 441 Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Planningi
      • MSCH-A 442 Brand Strategy and Media Managementi
      • MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshopi
      • MSCH-A 451 Advertising Portfolio Workshop 2i
      • MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Teami
      • MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMCi
      • MSCH-A 490 Content Factoryi
      • MSCH-J 301 Story Lab IIIi
      • MSCH-J 303 Online Journalismi
      • MSCH-J 315 Feature Writingi
      • MSCH-J 326 Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Mediai
      • MSCH-J 331 Podcasting and Audio Storytellingi
      • MSCH-J 341 News Reportingi
      • MSCH-J 342 Magazine Reportingi
      • MSCH-J 343 Broadcast Newsi
      • MSCH-J 344 Photojournalism Reportingi
      • MSCH-J 351 News Editingi
      • MSCH-J 352 Magazine Editingi
      • MSCH-J 353 Advanced Broadcast Newsi
      • MSCH-J 354 Photojournalism Editingi
      • MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialtiesi
      • MSCH-J 362 Journalism Multimedia Storytellingi
      • MSCH-J 363 Web and Mobile Designi
      • MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design Ii
      • MSCH-J 385 Television News Reporting and Producing i
      • MSCH-J 400 Converged Newsroomi
      • MSCH-J 401 Depth Reporting and Editingi
      • MSCH-J 402 Depth Photojournalismi
      • MSCH-J 403 Laboratory/Field Experience i
      • MSCH-J 404 Depth Multimediai
      • MSCH-J 407 Current Issues in Media Lawi
      • MSCH-J 408 Investigative Reportingi
      • MSCH-J 409 Media Managementi
      • MSCH-J 413 Covering Murder and Mayhemi
      • MSCH-J 414 Narrative Journalismi
      • MSCH-J 415 Literary Journalismi
      • MSCH-J 416 Story Mechanicsi
      • MSCH-J 423 Public Opinioni
      • MSCH-J 425 Supervision of Student Mediai
      • MSCH-J 426 Reporting on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestylei
      • MSCH-J 431 Advanced Podcasting and Audio Storytellingi
      • MSCH-J 444 Advanced Photojournalismi
      • MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Researchi
      • MSCH-J 450 History of Journalismi
      • MSCH-J 453 Methods of Teaching Journalismi
      • MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquiumi
      • MSCH-J 462 History of Twentieth-Century Photography i
      • MSCH-J 464 Infographicsi
      • MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design IIi
      • MSCH-J 470 Broadcast Media Analysisi
      • MSCH-J 481 Creating an Indiana Magazinei
      • MSCH-J 493 Journalism: Off-Campus Registrationi
      • MSCH-J 496 Foreign Study in Journalismi
      • MSCH-R 350 PR Strategies for Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Communicationi
      • MSCH-R 360 Public Relations Topicsi
      • MSCH-R 431 Public Relations for Nonprofitsi
      • MSCH-R 440 Public Relations Career Successi
      • MSCH-R 450 Public Relations Managementi
      • MSCH-R 455 Social Media Communication Strategiesi
      • One of:
        • MSCH-R 429 Public Relations Campaignsi
        • MSCH-R 480 Bateman Competitioni
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   3. Statistics. One (1) course:
      • CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysisi
      • ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economicsi
      • LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solvingi
      • PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniquesi
      • PSY-K 310 Statistical Techniquesi
      • SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociologyi
      • STAT-S 211 Statistics for Journalistsi
      • STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methodsi
      • STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciencesi
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   4. Additional Requirements.
      • At least nine (9) credit hours in the concentration must be at the 300–499 level.
      • Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the concentration.
      • A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the concentration—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
3. Specialization. Complete the following Journalism Specialization:
   • Public Relations and Strategic Communication (see requirements below)
4. Second Concentration. One (1) of the following:
   • College-approved Certificate or Minor
     • Complete a College of Arts and Sciences minor, certificate, or other credential transcripted by the College. If the credential is less than 24 credit hours, electives in MSCH-J or MSCH-R courses must be completed to reach 24 credit hours.
     • Students must follow standard policies for declaring these credentials. Completion of the B.A.J. second concentration will not result in automatic transcription of these credentials.
     • Credit hours earned from coursework outside the College that are applied to credentials within the B.A.J. second concentration will be included in the 100 College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours requirement. These credits from outside the College do not count toward the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism major hours limit, however.
   • Additional Specializations
     • Complete at least one (1) B.A.J. Specialization (see full list below) plus electives to reach 24 credit hours. Students should consult with their Media School academic advisor about this option because there are limits to how many mass communication credit hours may be taken in the major.
     • The B.A.J. specializations are included on the transcript.
   • Outside Concentration
     • Complete one (1) of the options below. All options require the completion of an established minor or certificate.<ul class="circle"><li><strong>Kelley School of Business.</strong> In addition to ECON-E 201 Introduction to Microeconomics with a C- or higher, complete either the Minor in Business, Minor in Financial Literacy, Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, or Minor in Marketing.</li><li><strong>School of Education.</strong> Complete courses required for high school teacher certification. Interested students should meet with the Director of the High School Journalism Institute for more information.</li><li><strong>School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.</strong> Students may apply an Informatics minor or the Certificate in Informatics towards the completion of the second concentration. To earn the Certificate in Informatics, students must complete all 27 credit hours. To use an Informatics minor, students must complete additional coursework to meet the 24 credit minimum for the second concentration. Consult with your Media School advisor to identify appropriate courses to meet the credit hour minimum. A minimum grade of C in all courses taken for the certificate is required.</li><li><strong>Jacobs School of Music.</strong> Of the 24 Jacobs School of Music credits needed, at least 14 credit hours of MUS-K, M, T, or Z courses (excluding MUS-Z 110) are required. Applied music courses must be in private instruction in one instrument. No ensemble work may apply. Alternatively, students may complete the special minor offered through the Jacobs School of Music along with additional approved credit hours to reach the 24 required. For more information, see the Minor for Music Scoring for Visual Media in the "Opportunities" section of this Bulletin.</li><li><strong>School of Public Health.</strong> Students interested in using one of the following four SPH minors to complete a B.A.J. second concentration may do so following the stipulations outlined below; however, the College of Arts and Sciences <em>does not</em> recognize these minors for inclusion on a student's transcript.<ul><li>Minor in Kinesiology (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list to total 24 credit hours)</li><li>Minor in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major list to total 24 credit hours)</li><li>Minor in Sports Marketing and Management (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Sport Marketing and Management major list to total 24 credit hours)</li><li>Minor in Event Planning (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major list to total 24 credit hours)</li></ul></li><li><strong>School of Public and Environmental Affairs.</strong> Students can complete any of the SPEA minors or certificates transcripted by the College (plus additional SPEA courses to total 24 credit hours).</li></ul> when taken prior to Summer 2024
     • Complete one (1) of the options below. All options require the completion of an established minor or certificate.
       • Kelley School of Business. In addition to ECON-E 201 Introduction to Microeconomics with a C- or higher, complete either the Minor in Business, Minor in Financial Literacy, Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, or Minor in Marketing.
       • School of Education. Complete courses required for high school teacher certification. Interested students should meet with the Director of the High School Journalism Institute for more information.
       • School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Students may apply an Informatics minor or the Certificate in Informatics towards the completion of the second concentration. To earn the Certificate in Informatics, students must complete all 27 credit hours. To use an Informatics minor, students must complete additional coursework to meet the 24 credit minimum for the second concentration. Consult with your Media School advisor to identify appropriate courses to meet the credit hour minimum. A minimum grade of C in all courses taken for the certificate is required.
       • Jacobs School of Music. Of the 24 Jacobs School of Music credits needed, at least 14 credit hours of MUS-K, M, T, or Z courses (excluding MUS-Z 110) are required. Applied music courses must be in private instruction in one instrument. No ensemble work may apply. Alternatively, students may complete the special minor offered through the Jacobs School of Music along with additional approved credit hours to reach the 24 required. For more information, see the Minor for Music Scoring for Visual Media in the "Opportunities" section of this Bulletin.
       • School of Public Health. Students interested in using one of the following four SPH minors to complete a B.A.J. second concentration may do so following the stipulations outlined below; however, the College of Arts and Sciences does not recognize the Minor in Kinesiology for inclusion on a student's transcript.
         • Minor in Kinesiology (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list to total 24 credit hours)
         • Minor in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major list to total 24 credit hours)
         • Minor in Sports Marketing and Management (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Sport Marketing and Management major list to total 24 credit hours)
         • Minor in Event Planning (plus additional SPH courses from the minor list or the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major list to total 24 credit hours)
       • School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Students can complete any of the SPEA minors or certificates transcripted by the College (plus additional SPEA courses to total 24 credit hours).
       when taken Summer 2024 or later
5. Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
   1. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
   2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
   3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
   4. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
   5. Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:

1. College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
2. Non-Media Coursework. At least 72 credit hours (of the 120) must be in coursework outside the disciplines of journalism, public relations and mass communication.
3. Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
4. College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
5. College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
6. CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
   1. CASE Foundations
      1. English Composition: 1 course
      2. Mathematical Modeling: 1 course
   2. CASE Breadth of Inquiry
      1. Arts and Humanities: 4 courses
      2. Natural and Mathematical Sciences: 4 courses
      3. Social and Historical Studies: 4 courses
   3. CASE Culture Studies
      1. Diversity in the United States: 1 course
      2. Global Civilizations and Cultures: 1 course
   4. CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
   5. CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
   6. CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
   7. CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
7. Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.

Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.