The Journalism minor helps students develop analytical and critical thinking skills to communicate with audiences across all media platforms.
Minor Pre-requisites
JOU 101—Introduction to Journalism
JOU 204—Writing for the Mass Media
Minor Requirements
JOU 333—Media Law and Ethics
JOU 455—Mass Media and Diversity: Race, Gender & Class
Minor Electives
Select from the following for a total of 6 credits
JOU 208—Issues in 21st Century Sports
JOU 319—World Media Systems
JOU 330—Web Publishing and Design
JOU 415*—Design and Layout (Subtitle required)
JOU 497**—Special Topics in Journalism (Subtitle required)
JOU 531—Media Law
JOU 532—Ethics of Journalism and Mass Communication
JOU 535—History of Journalism
*May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits under different subtitles
**May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles
Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$69,510
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
142,800
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
5,900
new jobs (average)
Writers and authors may work anywhere they have access to a computer. Many writers and authors are self-employed.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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