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Journalism Minor

Semester Requirements

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The journalism minor provides students with a foundation in the professional study and practice of journalism. It provides a broad perspective that includes an introduction to U.S. forms of mediated communication; historical, legal, and ethical issues of specific concern to journalism; and learning and practice in writing in a journalistic style. This minor is closed to students enrolled in the journalism major.

Required Courses:
COMM-271 Introduction to Journalism
COMM-202 Mass Communications

Electives—Choose three of the following:
COMM-261 History of Journalism
COMM-263 Computer-Assisted Reporting 
COMM-272 Reporting and Writing I
COMM-273 Reporting and Writing II
COMM-274 News Editing
COMM-361 Reporting in Specialized Fields
COMM-362 Law and Ethics of the Press
COMM-461 Multiplatform Journalism
COMM-442 Professional Writing

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The journalism minor provides students with a foundation in the professional study and practice of journalism. It provides a broad perspective that includes an introduction to U.S. forms of mediated communication; historical, legal, and ethical issues of specific concern to journalism; and learning and practice in writing in a journalistic style. This minor is closed to students enrolled in the journalism program.

Required course:
0535-482 Mass Communications

Electives—Choose four of the following:
0535-405 Information Gathering
0535-416 Newswriting
0535-417 Newswriting II
0535-470 Law and Ethics of the Press
0535-472 News Editing
0535-475 eJournalism
0535-532 Professional Writing