Pathway for Communication and Journalism Majors: BSJ/JD Option

The pathway for Communication and Journalism majors allows students to complete all requirements for the core and the major in years 1-3. Following successful admission, students begin their first year of Law School in year four. Consult the Academic Catalog or Law School web site for specific admissions information.

Please note: The six year program for Communication and Journalism majors is only available through the Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) degree.

Year 1

Fall

Freshman Seminar
Freshman Writing
Ethics
CJN 101*

Spring

Freshman Writing
Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning
Government
CJN 103*

Year 2

Fall

Science with Lab
History
CJN Diversity course*
CJN Course*

Spring

Science without Lab
Economics
Humanities/Literature
CJN Course*

Year 3

Fall

Cultural Diversity Course
CJN Course*
CJN Course*
CJN Course*

Spring

CJN ECR Course*
CJN Course*
CJN Course*
CJN Course*

* Denotes major course. Specific CJN courses are noted; other CJN coursework is dependent upon major and will be determined in conjunction with an academic advisor.