Journalism Minor

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The journalism program is designed for students interested in pursuing professional careers and further study in reporting, editing, public relations, and media law. The journalism minor requires a three-hour internship or approved alternative. **

Required Courses

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENG 131, 132 to 431, 432 - Journalism Practicum 1 Credit(s). (one hour each, students choose three courses)
OR
COM 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Radio Performance Practicum/Seminar 1 Credit(s). (one hour each, students choose three courses)
ENG 310 - Media Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s).
ENG 311 - News Writing and Editing 3 Credit(s).
ENG 499 - Internship 3, 4, 5 or 6 Credit(s).

Choose 3 Credit Hours from the Following

COM 271 - On-line Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 433 - Media Scriptwriting 3 Credit(s).
ENG 312 - Feature Writing and Production 3 Credit(s).
ENG 315 - Media Management 3 Credit(s).
ENG 338 - Rhetoric 3 Credit(s).
ENG 398 - Junior Seminar 1 Credit(s). AND
ENG 498 - Senior Seminar 2 Credit(s).
ENG 461 - Professional Writing 3 Credit(s).
PSC 308 - Media and Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 491 - Topics in Political Science 3 Credit(s). (when offered as Media and Politics)

Total Credit Hours Required: 18

**Journalism minors may not major in English due to the College’s guidelines that no more than 39 hours in any major/minor combination may be drawn from the same academic discipline.