CSUC Journalism

































CSU, Chico Home

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. Course descriptions.

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.

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: COM 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 *
This course is the same as WMST 311 which may be substituted.

JOUR 313 International Communication 3.0 FS

JOUR 322 History of American Journalism 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.

-----

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.
This course is the same as POLS 144 which may be substituted.