Journalism Minor

Journalism Minor Program Information

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A journalism minor provides a strong writing foundation that complements any field. Along with acquiring professional publishing skills, students learn the importance of news in their lives and a democratic society. Journalism provides hands-on training in photography, videography, online production, publication design, news reporting and editing. Students also deepen their experience with social media.

Journalism Minor Requirements: 21 credits

Core Requirements: 18 credits

• JOUR 2130 - Reporting (3 credits)
• JOUR 3155 - Editing (3 credits)
• JOUR 4130 - Capstone in Journalism (3 credits)
• MCOM 2100 - Media Writing (3 credits)
• MCOM 2400 - Multimedia Production (3 credits)
• MCOM 4037 - Communications Law (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

• JOUR 2050 - Issues in News and Social Media (3 credits)
• JOUR 2350 - Photojournalism (3 credits)
• JOUR 3350 - Advanced Photojournalism (3 credits)
• JOUR 4107 - Reporting Public Affairs (3 credits)
• JOUR 4300 - Sports Reporting (3 credits)
• JOUR 4420 - Magazine Editing and Production (3 credits)
• JOUR 4900 - Independent Studies in Journalism (1-3 credits)
• JOUR 4957 - Topics in Journalism (1-6 credits)
• RTVF 3600 - Radio-TV News (3 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.