If you are a freshman or transferring with no courses in journalism, follow the schedule on the next page and start with Journalism 104, Newswriting. If you have had college journalism courses already, the next paragraph is important for you. College courses numbered 100 and 200 may be used to satisfy an equivalent lower-division course in the major or minor up to a maximum of 15 credits upon approval of the department. A maximum of six credits in staff courses taken elsewhere may be accepted as substitutes for WWU staff courses subject to earning a 3.0 grade or better in a newspaper staff course at Western. An unofficial transcript from your community college or previous university is required.
Historical perspective is important as well.
Journalists also must be conversant with the sciences and the arts. Courses that broaden horizons or deepen insights are recommended. Basic photography is recommended. Journalists must be able to express themselves in group settings. Comm 101, Fundamentals of Speech, is recommended.