Journalism, B.A. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Journalism by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Journalism, B.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
Journalism Department
(775) 784-6531
http://journalism.unr.edu/students/current-students/advising/
301 Reynolds School of Journalism

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecome 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements:

WNC: JOUR 101 = UNR: JOUR 103.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2
Humanities (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Fine Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Science with lab (3 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
JOUR 101 – Critical Analysis of Mass Media (3 units) *

JOUR 107 - Media Writing (3 units) **

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

JOUR 108 - Media Design (3 units) **
Social Science (3 units)
ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units) (Science; fulfills UNR Science, Technology & Society CO9)*
Liberal Arts (3 units)
Electives, also satisfies 100-200 Level UNR Minor (3 units) ***

Associate’s Fourth Semester (13 units)

Liberal Art Requirement (3 units) Recommended:
- ANTH 202 - Archaeology (3 units) CO6

JOUR 208 - Media Production (3 units) **
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
Electives (4 unit)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

JOUR 305 - Media Ethics (3 units) CO12
JOUR Emphasis course (3 units)
Minor (6 units) ***
Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

JOUR Emphasis courses (6 units)
Global Context (3 units) CO11
Minor (3 units) ***
General Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

JOUR 401 - First Amendment and Society (3 units) CO8
JOUR 499 - Professional Internship (3 units) CO14 OR
JOUR 416 - Reynolds Media Lab Practicum (3 units) CO14
Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
JOUR Emphasis course (3 units)
Minor (3 units) ***

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

JOUR Emphasis courses (6 units)
General Electives or Minor (9 units) ***

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

*** For information about the Minor, please go to the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.