Journalism

The minor in journalism encompasses focus areas in:

• News-editorial
• Broadcast
• Photo
• Magazine

Prerequisite: Completion of the required COM gateway course, with the minimum grade determined by COM, before declaring the minor.

Students must maintain a GPA of 2.3 in all courses taken toward the COM minor.

Required Courses

Six required courses (not including COM CO 201):

• Two required courses:
  • COM JO 307 Newswriting and Reporting I
  • COM JO 357 History and Principles of Journalism or
    COM JO 525 Media Law and Ethics
• Plus four 4-credit COM JO courses at the 300 level or higher

Students should note any prerequisites when registering for classes.