Minor in Journalism

Location(s): Main Campus

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The Minor in Journalism emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of the news industry in contemporary society. The minor allows students to gain production experience, and emphasizes the importance of media literacy and an awareness of the news media’s role in reflecting and shaping societal values and social issues.

The total number of units required for a Minor in Journalism is 18 units.

Requirement for the Minor (18 units)

Core Courses (15 units)

JOUR 2920 - Introduction to News Writing and Reporting [3]
JOUR 3400 - Interviewing for News Media [3]
JOUR 3500 - Race, Class and Gender in American Journalism [3]
JOUR 3910 - University Times Community News [3-6]
JOUR 4820 - Digital Journalism [3]

Elective (3 units)

JOUR 1000 - Media Literacy [3]
JOUR 3910 - University Times Community News [3-6]
JOUR 4950 - Sports Broadcsting [3]
SPAN 4450 - Journalism in Spanish [3]
TVF 4000 - Community Impact Media [4-8]
TVF 4200 - Media Law [3]
TVF 4540 - Selected Studies in Television and Film [1-3]
TVF 4540L - Selected Studies in Production [3]

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Minor in Journalism

Location(s): Main Campus

Requirement for the Minor (18 units)

Core Courses (15 units)

Elective (3 units)