Journalism Minor
Description
A minor in journalism is designed to prepare you to be an active participant in a changing media world. You will develop critical journalistic and integrated marketing abilities necessary for careers that require strong communications skills.
The minor is not valid for those pursuing a major in journalism or integrated marketing communications.
Course Requirements
A minor in journalism consists of 18 credit hours in the following required courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SJNM 1010 | Media, News & Audience | 3 |
| SJNM 1020 | Introduction to Multimedia Writing | 3 |
| or SJNM 1040 | Introduction to Integrated Marketing Com | |
| Select four additional journalism or integrated marketing communications courses, three of which must be at the 3000 level or above | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Students are allowed to take both SJNM 1020 Introduction to Multimedia Writing and SJNM 1040 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Com to fulfill minor requirements. Grades lower than C in journalism courses will not be counted toward the journalism minor.