Article 1

The Department of Journalism and Communication Studies (hereinafter ‘the Department’) formulated these Regulations in accordance with Article 40 of Fu Jen Catholic University Academic Policies.

Article 2
Course, credit, and proficiency test requirements of the Department:

  1. (1)  Courses required by the University: Academic Advising (0 credits, 8 semesters), Military
    Training Courses (0 credits, 2 semesters)
  2. (2)  Holistic Education Fundamental Courses: 8 credits
  3. (3)  Holistic Education Core Abilities Courses: 12 credits
  4. (4)  Holistic Education General Education Courses: 12 credits
  5. (5)  Discipline-specific required courses: 68 credits
  6. (6)  Electives (including discipline-specific electives offered by the Department): minimum of 10
    credits
  7. (7)  Courses taught in English: 4 credits
  8. (8)  A total of 128 credits are required for graduation. This number includes credits from the
    following categories: courses required by the University, courses from the Holistic Education curriculum (Fundamental Courses, Core Abilities Courses, General Education Courses), courses required by the College, discipline-specific required courses, and elective courses.
  9. (9)  Proficiency tests: students must pass the Chinese and English Proficiency Tests and an Information Literacy course.
    Article 3: Prerequisites
  1. (1)  Principles and Production of Electronic Media is a prerequisite for Digital Images of
    Journalism, TV News Production, and Topics in TV News
  2. (2)  Introduction to Public Relations is a prerequisite for Public Relations Strategy and Planning.
  3. (3)  Theories of Rhetoric is a prerequisite for Methods of Rhetorical Criticism.
  4. (4)  News Reporting and Writing and Newspaper Editing are prerequisites for Media Practices and
    Advanced Media Practices. If a student does not pass News Reporting and Writing or Newspaper Editing, they must receive the instructor’s permission before taking Media Practices or Advanced Media Practices.
  5. (5)  If a student does not pass Media Practices or Advanced Media Practices, they may not take Internship.
  6. (6)  If a student does not pass Principles and Practicum of Photography, they may not take Photojournalism.
  7. (7)  Students must pass three of the following courses hosted by the Department: Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or Cultural Anthropology.
  8. (8)  Students must take required courses that are hosted by the Department. However, under unique circumstances and after receiving permission from the Director, a student may be permitted to take a course hosted by a different program instead.
Article 4
Any matters not covered in these Regulations will be handled in accordance with Fu Jen Catholic University Academic Policies and related regulations.



Article 5
These Regulations will be implemented after approval of the Departmental Affairs Council, College Council, and Academic Affairs Council. The same procedure will be followed for each amendment. 

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