72-Hour Requirement
The Kent State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication is accredited by ACEJMC, The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. This means we meet high standards regarding our facility, our faculty and our program of study. Accreditation brings prestige along with some rules and regulations.
As required per the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), students must complete a minimum of 72 credit hours outside the journalism and mass communication discipline.
The specific courses listed below are considered outside the JMC discipline and can be used toward the 72-hour requirement:
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COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication
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COMM 36505 Communication, Aging and Culture
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COMM 46608 Family Communication
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COMM 20001 Interpersonal Communication
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COMM 40001 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
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VCD 17000 Color: Theory and Application
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COMM 21000 Communication Grammar Review
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COMM 45091 Seminar in Communication Studies
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VCD 20001 Photo Illustration Soph Portfolio Review
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COMM 25464 Argumentation
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COMM 45459 Communication and Conflict
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VCD 20003 Intermediate Computer-GD/Illustration
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COMM 25851 Communication for Teachers
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COMM 45807 High Impact Professional Speaking
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VCD 20009 VCD Soph Portfolio Review
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COMM 26000 Criticism of Public Discourse
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COMM 45865 Organ Comm Training and Develop
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VCD 22000 Design/Illustration Techniques I
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COMM 35500 Small Group Communication
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COMM 45957 Language, Meaning and Cognition
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VCD 22001 Design/Illustration Techniques II
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COMM 35600 Communication in Small Groups and Teams
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COMM 45959 Nonverbal Communication
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VCD 23001 Introduction to Typography
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COMM 35852 Intercultural Communication
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COMM 45960 Health Communication
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VCD 30008 Junior Portfolio Review: Photo Illus
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COMM 35864 Organizational Communication
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COMM 46507 Everyday Interp Comm and Health
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VCD 30009 Junior Portfolio Review: GD/Illustration
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COMM 35912 Gender and Communication
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COMM 46601 Relational Communication
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VCD 43051 Type High Press
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COMM 36501 Communication in Health Care
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COMM 46605 Communication Across the Lifespan
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*All transfer coursework with a subject designator of TRAN, KAPS, COMM XXXXX, or VCD XXXXX will not count toward this 72-hour requirement automatically. Students must meet with their academic advisor for further evaluation regarding application to this requirement. |