Journalism Minor

Program Overview

This journalism program provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of journalism, including news writing, reporting, feature writing, copy editing, and journalism law and ethics. Students can choose from a variety of restricted elective courses to tailor their studies to their interests, such as graphic design, photography, and digital media production. The program prepares students for careers in journalism, public relations, and other communication fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses (18 hours)

• JRNL 213: Introduction to Journalism (3 hrs)
• JRNL 215: News Writing and Reporting (3 hrs)
• JRNL 306W: Feature Writing (3 hrs) [GEWI]
• JRNL 307: Copy Editing (3 hrs)
• JRNL 313: History of American Journalism (3 hrs)
• JRNL 455: Journalism Law and Ethics (3 hrs)

Restricted Elective Courses (6 hours)

• ARTS 104: Graphic Design for Non-Majors (3 hrs) [GEKA]
• CMT 121: Graphic Communication (3 hrs)
• CMT 204: Photographic Communication (3 hrs)
• CTAT 141: Digital Media Production for Non-Majors (3 hrs)
• CTAT 334: Radio-Television News (3 hrs)
• CTAT 344W: Continuity Writing for Electronic Media (3 hrs) [GEWI]
• JRNL 270: Data and Storytelling (3 hrs)
• JRNL 280: Global Journalism (3 hrs)
• JRNL 305: Editorial, Column, and Review Writing (3 hrs)
• JRNL 309: Sports Writing (3 hrs)
• JRNL 310: Digital Journalism (3 hrs)
• JRNL 423: Magazine Article Writing (3 hrs)
• JRNL 453: Advanced Reporting (3 hrs)
• JRNL 454: Contemporary Problems in Journalism (3 hrs)
• PURL 312: Introduction to Public Relations (3 hrs)
• PURL 314: Writing for Public Relations (3 hrs)
• WRTG 324W: Professional Writing and Technical Communication 1 (3 hrs) [GEWI]
• WRTG 328W: Writing and Style (3 hrs) [GEWI]