Now more than ever, we access breaking news as it happens—on news websites, blogs, and social media, via our computers and our smart phones. Pace’s BS in Digital Journalism reflects the rapid change in this industry and prepares you for a robust and ever-evolving job market, with courses in digital newsroom, global newsroom, digital storytelling, audio and video production, and the fundamental skills for journalism.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
42 |
Open Electives |
31-42 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44 |
Total Credits | 44 |
Major Requirements (42 Credits)
Open Electives (31-42 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 31-42 |
Total Credits | 31-42 |
General Track
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
ENG 110
|
Composition ()
or Critical Writing |
3 |
MCA 113 |
Introduction to News Media |
3 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 115 |
News Reporting |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing () |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
MCA 311 |
Ethics, Morality, and the Media |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 238 |
The Global Newsroom |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 313 |
The Digital Newsroom |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 393 |
Intern Program I |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 495 |
Digital Storytelling |
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 119-122 |
Digital Journalism, BS/Communications and Digital Media, MA Track
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
ENG 110
|
Composition ()
or Critical Writing |
3 |
MCA 113 |
Introduction to News Media |
3 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 115 |
News Reporting |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing () |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
MCA 311 |
Ethics, Morality, and the Media |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 238 |
The Global Newsroom |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 313 |
The Digital Newsroom |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 393 |
Intern Program I |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 601 |
Industry Theory and Practice |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 603 |
Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals |
4 |
MCA 610 |
Communications Research |
4 |
MCA 495 |
Digital Storytelling |
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Fifth Year |
Fall |
MCA 602 |
Writing for Organizations |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 10 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 693 |
Internship () |
4 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Total Credits | 142-145 |