B.A. in Journalism: 3+3 Year Plan (Law Program)

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First SemesterCredits
COMM 104 Introduction to Journalism 3
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts or Humanities 3
Essential Studies: Social Science (non-COMM course) 3
 Credits15
Second Semester
COMM 246 News Writing Fundamentals in the Online World 3
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
Essential Studies: Math/Science/Technology with Lab 7
Elective or Minor courses 3
 Credits16
Sophomore Year
First Semester
COMM 280 Community Journalism: Telling Stories for Community 3
COMM 320 Public Affairs Reporting 3
COMM 339 Digital Video Production 3
Interdisciplinary Elective or Minor courses 6
 Credits15
Second Semester
COMM 220 Introduction to Media Law 3
COMM 330 Social Media Online Reporting 3
Interdisciplinary Elective or Minor courses 6
Essential Studies: Math/Science/Tech 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
First Semester
COMM 402 Intercultural/International Communication 3
COMM 497 Internship 3
Elective or Minor courses 9
Students take the LSAT during the fall semester of their junior year. 0
 Credits15
Second Semester
COMM 363 Multimedia Reporting and Storytelling 3
COMM 420 Interactive and Data Journalism 3
COMM 410 Senior Capstone in Communication 3
Elective or Minor courses 6
Students apply to UND School of Law during the spring semester of their junior year: If admitted they follow the rest of the plan for senior year as described here so that credits from their first-year of law school simultaneously count toward their undergraduate credit hour total. 0
 Credits15
Senior Year
First Semester
LAW 111 Torts 4
LAW 120 Contracts I 2
LAW 160 Lawyering Skills I 3
LAW 180 Professional Foundations 2
LAW 182 Civil Procedure 5
 Credits16
Second Semester
LAW 122 Contracts II 3
LAW 140 Criminal Law 3
LAW 150 Constitutional Law I 3
LAW 161 Lawyering Skills II 2
LAW 172 Property 4
 Credits15
 Total Credits122

This plan is meant for students who intend to apply to Law School. Acceptance to the UND Law School is NOT guaranteed and is based on UND Law School admission criteria.