THE MINOR IN JOURNALISM
Course Requirements for the Minor: 18 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
The purpose of the Minor in Journalism is to offer students the opportunity to build a knowledge and skills base in the professional fields of news and public relations. Students selecting this minor can enhance their employment desirability by learning an array of media writing and conceptual skills. Students also can expect to achieve a detailed understanding of the role of journalism in society, thus enhancing a general liberal arts education.
Select one of the following patterns.
Public Relations Pattern: 18 units
Pattern Core: 9 units
3 courses required:
| JOUR | 244 | Intro to Public Relations | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260.
| JOUR | 260 | Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
| JOUR | 341 | Writing for Public Relations | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: JOUR 244, JOUR 260.
Electives: 9 units
3 courses selected from:
| JOUR | 310 | Entertain/Media/Amer Culture | 3.0 | FS * |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
| JOUR | 311 | Women/Men/Media | 3.0 | SP * |
| JOUR | 313 | International Communication | 3.0 | FS |
| JOUR | 322 | History of American Journalism | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
News-Editorial Pattern: 18 units
Pattern Core: 9 units
2 courses required:
| JOUR | 260 | Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
| JOUR | 320 | Mass Communication Law | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260.
1 course selected from:
| JOUR | 321 | Public Affairs Reporting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
| JOUR | 327 | News Editing and Copyreading | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Electives: 9 units
3 courses selected from:
| JOUR | 310 | Entertain/Media/Amer Culture | 3.0 | FS * |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
| JOUR | 311 | Women/Men/Media | 3.0 | SP * |
| JOUR | 313 | International Communication | 3.0 | FS |
| JOUR | 322 | History of American Journalism | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Substitutions in course electives or prerequisites may be allowed with the permission of the departmental adviser.