Journalism Minor

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The minor in journalism introduces students to the skills and tools of the field of journalism. Its core focuses on foundational journalism skills while its electives allow students to specialize in a specific area of journalism.

To complete the minor in Journalism, a student must earn 18 hours of credit in the Department of Journalism & Strategic Media meeting the following conditions:

Journalism Minor Core

JRSM 1750 - Media Writing I Credit Hours: (3)
JRSM 2121 - Media Writing II Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 3526 - Multimedia Storytelling** Credit Hours: (3)

Select One of the Following: (3 hours)

JOUR 3120 - Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 3629 - Broadcast Reporting I Credit Hours: (3)

Select Two of the Following: (6 hours)

JOUR 4124 - Data Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4150 - Sports Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4155 - Multimedia Sports Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4160 - Food Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4165 - Feature Writing/Reporting ** Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4170 - Business Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4180 - Public Issues Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4185 - Social Justice Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4190 - Opinion Writing/Reporting Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4530 - Innovative Storytelling Techniques Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4535 - Social Media Journalism Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4629 - Broadcast Reporting II Credit Hours: (3)
JOUR 4639 - TV News Producing Credit Hours: (3)
CRMM 4140 - Publication Design Credit Hours: (3)
CRMM 4500 - Web Publish I: html/CSS Credit Hours: (3)
CRMM 4526 - Photojournalism Credit Hours: (3)
CRMM 4550 - Web Publish II: html/CSS Credit Hours: (3)
CRMM 4920 - Information Design Credit Hours: (3)
Coursework for all minors will be determined by the student in conference with the advisor with the approval of the department chair.

Students with a major in either advertising or public relations can satisfy the requirements of the journalism minor with JOUR 3120 or 3629 and 6 hours of any other 4000-level JOUR course in addition to the shared Journalism and Strategic Media core of JRSM 1750, 2121, and 4700. Students majoring in journalism are not eligible for the journalism minor.