Feb 17, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Journalism Studies Minor

The minor in Journalism Studies requires a minimum of 18 hours of course work to include:

Minor Prerequisites

JOU 101 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit Hours
JOU 204 - Writing for the Mass Media 3 Credit Hours

Minor Requirements

JOU 333 - Journalism Law and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
JOU 455 - Mass Media and Diversity: Race, Gender and Class 3 Credit Hours

Minor Electives

Select from the following for a total of 6 credits:

JOU 208 - Issues in 21st Century Sports Journalism 3 Credit Hours
JOU 319 - World Media Systems 3 Credit Hours
JOU 330 - Digital Content Management and Design 3 Credit Hours
JOU 415 - Design and Layout: (Subtitle Required) 1 Credit Hours *
JOU 497 - Special Topics in Journalism: (Subtitle Required) 1 - 3 Credit Hours **
JOU 531 - Media Law 3 Credit Hours
JOU 532 - Ethics of Journalism and Mass Communication 3 Credit Hours
JOU 535 - History of Journalism 3 Credit Hours

Notes:

*May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits under different subtitles.

**May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles.