Department of
Communication Studies

Minor in Journalism

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Journalism is a degree minor in the Department of Communication Studies that is open to students in any major. It is designed to provide an academic background in aspects of mass communication applicable to work in the public media including newspapers, broadcasting, public relations, and public information functions of businesses and public service organizations. Opportunities for practical media experience and internship training are a feature of the curriculum in the minor.

Requirements (18 units)

1. Complete JOUR 2150 Newswriting, 3 units
2. Complete the following courses (9 units):
   1. JOUR 3030 Freedom of Speech and Press: Contemporary Issues, 3 units
   2. JOUR 3040 History of Journalism, 3 units, or
      COMM 4200 Mass Media Theory and Research, 3 units
   3. JOUR 3012 Journalism Laboratory, 3 units, or
      JOUR 3112 Radio Production Laboratory, 3 units, or
      JOUR 4940 Journalism Internship, 2-4 units
3. Select six units of elective courses.

Note: Up to 6 units of the 18-unit total may be taken CR/NC.

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