Journalism Minor

The minor in journalism provides a basic understanding of the role of the news media in American society and an introduction to the basic skills necessary for the practice of the field.

Students seeking permission to minor in journalism must have completed 24 hours of study, which may include transfer hours. Students must also have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.500 in the following courses, with no grade lower than C+ in any one of them:

• WRTR 1312  (or equivalent)
• JOUR 2103  
• JOUR 2302  
• MSA 2305  

Only courses passed with a grade of C- or better will count for credit toward the minor in journalism.