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BA Study Plan, Journalism Major:
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General Education Requirement Courses (42 Credit Hours)
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3
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Prerequisite
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English Composition I
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ENGL 104
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1
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3
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ENGL 104
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English Composition II
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ENGL 105
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2
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3
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication Interpersonal Skills
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COM 114 or
COM 501
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3
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3
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Statistics & Contemporary Life
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STAT 130
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4
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3
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Introduction to Life Science
Introduction to Communication
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SCI 114 or
COM 101
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5
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3
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Advanced Computer Utilization
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CIS 304
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6
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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SOC 100 or
ANTH 105
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7
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3
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Elementary Psychology
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PSY 120
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8
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3
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The History of Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Ethics of the Professions
Introduction to Research Methods
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PHIL 101 or
PHIL 120 or
PHIL 324 or
COM100
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9
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3
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Introduction to Political Thinking
Introduction to International Relations
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POL 202 or
POL 130
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10
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3
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Principles of Economics
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ECON 210
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11
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3
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Theater Appreciation
Art Appreciation
Introduction to Graphic Design
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THTR 201 or
A&D 255 or
COM 200
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12
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3
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The Middle East
Introduction to the Modern World
History and Society of Oman
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HIST 309 or
HIST 104 or
HIST 110
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13
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3
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ENGL 104
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Arabic Language Skills (only for Arabic Speakers)
Introduction to Literature
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ARAB 101 or
ENGL 231
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14
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DEPARTMENT COURSES (30 Credit Hours)
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3
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Introduction to Media Studies
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COM 201
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15
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3
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Omani Media
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COM 203
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16
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3
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Mass Communication & Society
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COM 250
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17
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3
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ENGL 105
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Introduction to News Reporting & Writing
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COM 255
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18
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3
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COM 114
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Introduction to Research in Communication
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COM 300
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19
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3
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Introduction to Photography
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A & D 222
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20
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3
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COM 201 + 250
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Media Ethics
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COM 403
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21
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3
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COM 114
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Internship
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COM 490
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22
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COM 201
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Electronic Media
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COM 202
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23
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Topics in Writing for Interactive Digital Media
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ENGL 435
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24
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MAJOR COURSES (36 Credit Hours)
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3
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COM 255
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News Editing
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COM 305
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25
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3
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COM 255
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Advanced News Reporting & Writing
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COM 306
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26
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3
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Visual Communication
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COM 309
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27
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3
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COM 114
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International Communication
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COM 327
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28
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3
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COM 201 & 250
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Mass Communication Law
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COM 352
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29
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3
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COM 255
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Magazine Journalism
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COM 451
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30
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3
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Publication Design
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COM 302
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31
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3
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COM 144
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Interviewing: Principles & Practice
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COM 325
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32
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3
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COM 201
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Journalism for Electronic Media
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COM 334
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33
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3
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Special Topic in Communication
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COM 491
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34
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3
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COM 202
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Radio and Television Writing
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COM 536
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35
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3
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Practicum in Journalism
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COM 452
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36
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Elective Courses (18 Credit Hours)
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37
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38
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39
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40
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41
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42
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Programme
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