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Journalism Studies, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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        • Journalism, BA
        • Journalism and English, BA
        • Journalism and Political Science, BA
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        • Public Health and Journalism, BA
        • Theatre and Journalism, BA
        • Computer Science and Journalism, BS
        • Criminal Justice and Journalism, BS
        • Data Science and Journalism, BS
        • Economics and Journalism, BS
        • Environmental and Sustainability Sciences and Journalism, BS
        • Journalism and Interaction Design, BS
        • Journalism Practice, Minor
        • Journalism Studies, Minor
        • Photojournalism, Minor
        • Public Relations, Minor
        • Sports, Media, Communication, Minor
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With an ever-growing array of information options available, and with the news media making news in the early days of the new administration in Washington, interest in the workings of journalism has never been higher. This minor is intended for those students who wish for a sophisticated media literacy, an understanding of the field that goes deeper than what can be gained in our popular Understanding Today's News course.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Note: Any student wishing to satisfy a minor in both journalism studies and journalism practice must take eight unique courses. No double counting.  Journalism majors are not eligible for a minor in journalism studies.

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
Foundation
JRNL 1150Understanding Today’s News4
JRNL 2350The History of Journalism: How the News Became the News4
Law
JRNL 3550The First Amendment and the Media4
Elective
Take one JRNL course.4

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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