2011-2012 University Catalog

Electronic Journalism Minor

Banner Code: EJ

Electronic journalism provides a foundation in journalism with a focus on the writing style and research techniques unique to broadcast, on line, and computer-assisted reporting.

This minor is not available to communication majors pursuing a concentration in journalism.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Communication .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Four required courses (12 credits)

COMM 303 - Writing across the Media Credits: 3
COMM 351 - News Writing and Reporting Credits: 3
COMM 361 - Online Journalism Credits: 3
COMM 475 - Journalism Law Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

COMM 399 or 450, when relevant, may be applied to this requirement with prior written approval of the director of the minor.

COMM 203 - Introduction to Journalism Credits: 3
COMM 330 - Principles of Public Relations Credits: 3
COMM 352 - News Editing: Print and Beyond Credits: 3
COMM 353 - Broadcast Journalism Credits: 3
COMM 354 - Radio Production Credits: 3
COMM 356 - Video: Performance and Writing Credits: 3
COMM 359 - Media Management Credits: 3
COMM 370 - Feature Writing Credits: 3
COMM 371 - Sports Writing and Reporting Credits: 3
COMM 374 - Political Journalism Credits: 3
COMM 453 - Electronic News Gathering and Editing Credits: 3
COMM 454 - Free Speech and Ethics Credits: 3
COMM 455 - History of Print Journalism Credits: 3

Total: 18 credits

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Electronic Journalism Minor

Course Work

Four required courses (12 credits)

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Total: 18 credits